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Houston Man Arrested As Police Continue Search For Missing Tiger

JonathanTurley

The punishment is a misdemeanor charge and fines of $500 to $2,000. The Lacey Act makes it a federal crime to break the wildlife laws of any state, tribe, or foreign country, in interstate commerce. For a misdemeanor, the maximum penalty is $10,000 and/or up to one-year imprisonment. However, the penalties are notably higher.

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