The South Carolina LACEY Act is a wildlife conservation law that was enacted in 2002. It is designed to protect native wildlife and plants and to prevent the introduction of non-native species. The law prohibits the taking, possession, transportation, or sale of any species of wildlife that has been declared as threatened or endangered by the state. It also prohibits the introduction of any non-native species that may be detrimental to native species or ecosystems. The law also makes it illegal to possess wildlife taken or sold in violation of the act. The act has four main components: 1. The Nonnative Wildlife Statute prohibits the importation into South Carolina of any nonnative species that are not native to the state. 2. The Nongame Wildlife Statute prohibits the taking, possession, transportation, or sale of any species of wildlife that has been declared as threatened or endangered by the state. 3. The Habitat Conservation Statute prohibits the alteration of habitat on public lands that would adversely affect native wildlife. 4. The Endangered Species Statute requires the state to develop a list of threatened and endangered species and to provide for their protection. The purpose of the South Carolina LACEY Act is to protect native wildlife species and habitats, to prevent the introduction of harmful non-native species, and to ensure the long-term sustainability of wildlife populations.