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Created page with "== Introduction == The **Lacey Act of 1900** is a pivotal piece of United States legislation that addresses the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants. Enacted on May 25, 1900, this law is one of the earliest federal statutes to protect wildlife and has been amended several times to adapt to evolving environmental challenges. The Act is named after its author, Representative John F. Lacey, who championed the cause of wildlife conservation in the United States..."
