Amended Lacey Act Wins Policy Award

New York, NY, Sept. 23, 2011 -- The U.S. Lacey Act received a Silver Future Policy Award from the World Future Council.

The amended act now covers the importation of illegally harvested wood, which has been an issue in the flooring industry.

The amendment of 2008 prohibits all trade in wood and plant products that are knowingly illegally sourced from a U.S. state or any foreign country.