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Houston Man Arrested As Police Continue Search For Missing Tiger

JonathanTurley

The Lacey Act makes it a federal crime to break the wildlife laws of any state, tribe, or foreign country, in interstate commerce. If convicted of a felony, the maximum penalty is $20,000 and/or up to five years imprisonment. Under the common law, there is strict liability for injuries caused by wild animals in your possession.

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