Federal Law No. 11 of 2002 regulating and controlling the international trade of endangered animals and plants.

This Law is composed of 40 articles and regulates the import and export of endangered species. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Competencies and duties of the Management Authority and of the Scientific Authority are set out in articles 4 and 5. Requirements and conditions for the issuance of import and export licences or certificates by the Management Authority are defined in article 7. Article 8 deals with conditions and requirements for the revocation or modification of import and export licences and certificates (art. 8). Exportation licences and certificates shall be valid for 6 months from the date of issuance while import licences and certificates shall be valid for 12 months from the date of issuance (art. 12). The application for any activity related to the provisions of this Law shall be submitted to the Management Authority (art. 18). Articles 25-33 deal with offences and penalties. The Council of Ministries upon the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture and Fish Resources and the Management Authority shall issue a resolution defining the fees and royalties for the activities, measures, licences, certificates and authorizations issued according to this Law (art. 36). The Council of Ministries shall issue the Implementing Regulation for this Law (art. 38).