The Lacey Act of 1900, or simply the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 3371–3378) is a conservation law in the United States that prohibits trade in wildlife, fish, and plants that have been illegally taken, possessed, transported, or sold. (10 St. 41 Min, 1 Jan 1990 Jahr – 2 St. 57 Min, 11 Apr 1990 Jahr)