How will the Lacey Act be enforced?
Enforcing agencies include the USDA-APHIS, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Customs and Boarder Protection and the Department of Homeland Security. These agencies will gather information and investigate based on the likelihood of a violation. It is likely that higher-risk countries and species will be more closely watched. Additionally, many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will be taking an active role by doing their own investigations and providing evidence to the enforcement agencies.
