9.14 Lacey Act-False Labeling of Fish, Wildlife or Plants (16 U.S.C. Sec. 3372(d) and 3373(d)(3))

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 9th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-9THCIR-9-14-CR
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Sample Jury Instructions from the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. http://www3.ce9.uscourts.gov/jury-instructions/ The 9.14 Lacey Act False Labeling of Fish, Wildlife or Plants (16 U.S.C. Sec. 3372(d) and 3373(d)(3)) is a federal law that prohibits the import, export, and sale of fish, wildlife, or plants that are falsely labeled or misrepresented. This law applies to any person or entity that engages in the import, export, or sale of a fish, wildlife, or plant species, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. The Lacey Act provides protection for fish, wildlife, and plants by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and sale of species that have been labeled incorrectly or misrepresented. This law also prohibits the transport of any falsely labeled or misrepresented fish, wildlife, or plants in interstate or foreign commerce. The Lacey Act also requires that any person or entity who engages in the import, export, or sale of fish, wildlife, or plants must maintain accurate records of the transactions. The Lacey Act False Labeling of Fish, Wildlife or Plants (16 U.S.C. Sec. 3372(d) and 3373(d)(3)) has two distinct categories of violations. The first category is for the intentional misrepresentation of a species of fish, wildlife, or plant, which includes the mislabeling or identification of a species. The second category is for the unintentional misrepresentation of a species of fish, wildlife, or plant, which includes the mislabeling or identification of a species due to negligence or ignorance. The penalties for violating the Lacey Act False Labeling of Fish, Wildlife or Plants (16 U.S.C. Sec. 3372(d) and 3373(d)(3)) can include fines, jail time, or both. The exact penalty will vary depending on the severity of the violation. In addition, any person or entity found to be in violation of this law may also be subject to civil penalties.

The 9.14 Lacey Act False Labeling of Fish, Wildlife or Plants (16 U.S.C. Sec. 3372(d) and 3373(d)(3)) is a federal law that prohibits the import, export, and sale of fish, wildlife, or plants that are falsely labeled or misrepresented. This law applies to any person or entity that engages in the import, export, or sale of a fish, wildlife, or plant species, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. The Lacey Act provides protection for fish, wildlife, and plants by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and sale of species that have been labeled incorrectly or misrepresented. This law also prohibits the transport of any falsely labeled or misrepresented fish, wildlife, or plants in interstate or foreign commerce. The Lacey Act also requires that any person or entity who engages in the import, export, or sale of fish, wildlife, or plants must maintain accurate records of the transactions. The Lacey Act False Labeling of Fish, Wildlife or Plants (16 U.S.C. Sec. 3372(d) and 3373(d)(3)) has two distinct categories of violations. The first category is for the intentional misrepresentation of a species of fish, wildlife, or plant, which includes the mislabeling or identification of a species. The second category is for the unintentional misrepresentation of a species of fish, wildlife, or plant, which includes the mislabeling or identification of a species due to negligence or ignorance. The penalties for violating the Lacey Act False Labeling of Fish, Wildlife or Plants (16 U.S.C. Sec. 3372(d) and 3373(d)(3)) can include fines, jail time, or both. The exact penalty will vary depending on the severity of the violation. In addition, any person or entity found to be in violation of this law may also be subject to civil penalties.