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Lacey Act
 The
illegal logging ban passed this during the summer of 2008 has received
a great deal of attention in the US media, particularly within the flooring
industry. The ban, which is an amendment to the US Lacey Act, directly
impacts anyone dealing in wood flooring and other wood products because
it prohibits the import, sale or trade of wood and other forest products
that are harvested illegally.
This legislation is significant for a number of reasons. First, it protects our world's forests. Second, it protects buyers who practice due diligence when importing wood from outside the United States. Third, it eliminates the influx of low-cost, low-quality wood flooring produced from illegally harvested wood. Penalties for noncompliance with this new legislation are severe, and can include the forfeiture of the material, $500,000 fines, and five years jail time.
To view a detailed PowerPoint presentation about the US Lacey Act, click
here.
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Lacey Act
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