Will Revisions to the Lacey Act Change Industry Behavior?

The Lacey Act, a 100 year-old law that prohibits trafficking in illegal wildlife, was amended this year to protect a broader range of plant products, specifically addressing illegal logging. Through the revision, the United States became the first country in the world to ban the importation, exportation and sale of illegally-sourced wood products. Gone are the days of American companies not asking questions regarding chain-of-custody because no one was holding them accountable if they did not know the answers.