Panel Discussions Panel - Reptiles & Amphibian Laws and the Lacey Act The Lacey Act is a very broad law that many people violate without even knowing it. How does it apply to reptiles and amphibians and how is it enforced? This 2 hour panel discussion is to be a review of the role of the Lacey Act in reptiles and amphibian law, the role of Federal and State agencies and organizations, review current issues with the Lacey Act, and work together to determine and suggest resolutions. Afterwards participants will be allowed to "break out" into smaller groups to continue the discussion informally. If you know of specific examples of problems or issues regarding Local laws on reptiles and amphibians we may list here, please contact us. Panelists are invited by our panels commmittee. To suggest a panelist or to volunteer your services for our panels committee to help us determine the best panelists, please contact us. Proposed Topics What is the Lacey Act? How is the Lacey Act involved with reptiles and amphibians? How is the Lacey Act used in enforcing international law? How is the Lacey Act used in enforcing state law ? What is the role of USFWS in enforcing the Lacey Act? What is the role of State Agencies in enforcing the Lacey Act? What are the penalties for violating the Lacey Act? Is there one place where all state and federal laws are located so that individuals can see if they are violatiting the lacey act? Panelists Moderator: kingsnake.com Jeff Barringer Panelist: United States Fish & Wildlife Service Craig Hoover, Chief, Branch of Operations Panelist: United States Fish & Wildlife Service Amneris Siaca, Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits Panelist: United States Fish & Wildlife Service James Hampton, Special Agent, Law Enforcement Panelist: United States Fish & Wildlife Service Brad Wendt, Supervisory Wildlife Inspector Panelist: World Chelonian Trust, Minnesota Herp Society Glen Jacobsen Panelist: Lasco Inc., Ty's Lizards Ty Park Panelist: Florida Reptile Industry, The Turtle Source Marc Cantos