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Doesn't that mean that even the end customer is subject to liability via law enforcement? So they're actively incentivised not to bring attention to it.
by jstanley 2y ago
Doesn't that mean that even the end customer is subject to liability via law enforcement?
So they're actively incentivised not to bring attention to it.
- throwup238 2y agoYes but there is an intent component so only if they didn’t exercise “due care.” A consumer might be liable if they buy something obviously illegally harvested like Cuban mahogany (unless it’s very old stock that predates the ban) from some rando on Craigslist but if they’re buying wood from a lumberyard or hardware store, they’re likely in the clear (IANAL).
- potato3732842 2y agoIf the feds are going after end users those same feds can't be trusted to use good judgement regarding the definition of "due care". Nobody wants to ruin their life being "right" in federal court hence people keep their mouths shut.