Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 13 AUGUST 2010

Lacey Act Update: Proposed Rule on Definitions for Exempt and Regulated Articles is Published

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Explore more from Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published the long-awaited Proposed Rule August 4, 2010, providing the definitions for Exempt and Regulated Articles under the Lacey Act.

United StatesInternational Law
Karen Lobdell
Karen Lobdell

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published the long-awaited Proposed Rule August 4, 2010, providing the definitions for Exempt and Regulated Articles under the Lacey Act. http://frwebgate2.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/PDFgate.cgi?WAISdocID=XLgbWt/0/2/0&WAISaction=retrieve

The Lacey Act was first enacted in 1900 and combats trafficking in illegal wildlife, fish or plants. The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, effective May 22, 2008, amended the Lacey Act by expanding its protection to a broader range of plants and plant products. As amended, the Lacey Act now makes it unlawful to:

  • Import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce any plant, with some limited exceptions, taken in violation of the laws of a U.S. State or any foreign law that protects plants.

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

See more popular content from

Article

The Lindsey Graham Sanctions Act: What Businesses Need To Know About The New Tariffs

President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law on September 18, 2026, establishing mandatory tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goods and up to 100% on goods from countries that continue to buy Russian energy. The Act targets major importers like China, India, and Turkey, with limited relief mechanisms including natural gas exceptions, presidential waivers, and a 270-day winddown period for entities divesting from Russian operations.
GlobalInternational Law
Crowell & Moring LLP
Crowell & Moring LLP
Article

U.S.-China Trade Truce Extended Two Months: BIS Affiliates Rule Suspension Follows

The U.S.-China trade truce has been extended through January 10, 2027, pushing back the effective date of the Bureau of Industry and Security's Affiliates Rule. While the suspension delays immediate compliance obligations, the rule remains in place and companies should use this additional time to prepare their compliance programs before the suspension potentially expires.
GlobalInternational Law
Crowell & Moring LLP
Crowell & Moring LLP
Article

Updates On Export Controls Impacting AI & Advanced Computing

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issued guidance on May 31, 2026, clarifying licensing requirements for advanced computing items and AI technologies. The guidance maintains export restrictions for entities in certain countries while providing limited relief for data center operators, though questions remain about future regulatory direction. Companies must now strengthen their compliance programs and supply-chain due diligence as BIS continues to prioritize national security
GlobalInternational Law
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP