The bill would set deadlines and review steps for imported fish, wildlife, or plants detained for inspection under the Lacey Act. Within 5 days, the Secretary must notify the importer of the detention and give its reason, expected length, planned tests or inquiries, and information that could speed a decision—or release the goods. Under certain conditions, the importer may move detained goods to a location outside U.S. control. Within 30 days of detention, the Secretary must release or seize the goods; if neither happens, the detention counts as a seizure. Importers may seek administrative review and, in some cases, relief in federal court.
Importers would receive information about detentions and could seek review of a seizure. A transfer would require the importer to request it, pay storage and demurrage fees, provide a bond, and meet the Secretary’s conditions. The bill does not describe effects on other people.
The bill does not specify overall costs. Importers requesting a transfer would pay related demurrage and storage fees and provide a bond.
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