The 2010 Oil Spill: Criminal Liability Under Wildlife Laws
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This report highlights the possible ways to prosecute those who caused the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The report suggests that prosecution can be done under laws such as the ESA (Endangered Species Act) or the MMPA (Marine Mammal Protection Act) both of which provide for civil and criminal punishment. However, the most likely law to be used will be the MBTA (Migratory Bird Treatment Act) which makes it a crime to kill migratory birds. The report suggests that the MBTA would be the be…
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Date:
August 31, 2010
Creator:
Alexander, Kristina
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department