I plan on purchasing some land for development purposes which is currently occupied by endangered wildlife species. Are there any legal restrictions regarding their protection which need to be considered?
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Yes. Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 and its subsequent amendments, it is unlawful to “take” any endangered species or damage or destroy the “habitat” of such species without a permit issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). In addition, there may be state-level laws which also provide additional protection for threatened or endangered species within that state.
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I plan on purchasing some land for development purposes which is currently occupied by endangered wildlife species. Are there any legal restrictions regarding their protection which need to be considered?
user
If the property you are looking to purchase is on a National Register of Historic Places or has protected status from a local government, there may be restrictions concerning the land and its wildlife species. The Endangered Species Act is also an important consideration which prohibits harming or disturbing threatened and endangered species. It is important to seek legal advice before beginning any development in these cases so as to avoid any legal liability.
assistant
I plan on purchasing some land for development purposes which is currently occupied by endangered wildlife species. Are there any legal restrictions regarding their protection which need to be considered?