North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014
The North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 (H.R. 4032; Pub.L. 113–117 (text) (pdf)) is a bill that would exempt the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) from prosecution under the Lacey Act for transferring water containing invasive species from Oklahoma to Texas. The Lacey Act protects plants and wildlife by creating civil and criminal penalties for various violations, including transferring invasive species across state borders. The exemption would allow water transfers to go ahead and happen.
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North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014
The North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 (H.R. 4032; Pub.L. 113–117 (text) (pdf)) is a bill that would exempt the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) from prosecution under the Lacey Act for transferring water containing invasive species from Oklahoma to Texas. The Lacey Act protects plants and wildlife by creating civil and criminal penalties for various violations, including transferring invasive species across state borders. The exemption would allow water transfers to go ahead and happen.
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