There has been a great deal of talk on the web recently about a recent raid of the Gibson factory by the Fish and Wildlife Service, supposedly regarding some ebony from India which may have been “illegal”. Perhaps the best article about the subject I have seen is by Chuck Erickson, the “Duke of Pearl.” Look here: http://www.luth.org/cites.htm I admit to being confused and frightened and I used to be an attorney. How this will all play out is hard to tell but it seems to me that FWS may have overreached by more than a little. It could also be a sign of some major changes in our business. I do think those in my business (and those who support us) need to make themselves heard in the halls of Congress (good luck in being heard over the din of the current “conversation” in Congress)
CITES and the Lacy Act
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