### Question
How does the law define invasive species?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 666c*, **invasive species** is defined as:

> an alien species, the introduction of which causes, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 666c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5A-PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE > SUBCHAPTER I-GAME, FUR-BEARING ANIMALS, AND FISH**

