There's more to this story. He and his brother-in-law faked documents and
switched plants after inspection. Governments don't like that.
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls/PressReleases/080812-01.html
K Barrett
N Calif, USA> > "A... Fort Lauderdale orchid seller pleaded guilty... to
illegally > importing more than 1,400 plants from the Philippines in 2005.> >
Mac Rivenbark... owner of Mac's Orchids and president of the Fort > Lauderdale
Orchid Society, admitted he lied to authorities at Miami > International
Airport, claiming the plants were artificially grown.> > The orchids... had
been collected from the wild, in violation of > environmental protection laws.>
> Orchids have been protected by international treaty since 1975.> > Rivenbark
is to be sentenced Oct. 21.> He faces up to five years in prison and a
potential fine of $250,000."> > URL : >
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flb3bdig08131sbaug13,0,3698937.story>
> ************> Regards,> > VB
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