Order No. 129-N of the Minister of Environment validating the Requirements, terms and conditions for the places of purchase and trade of wild animals, including animals registered in the national Red Book, their products and parts thereof.

This Order primarily addresses regulations concerning the sale and handling of wild animals, including those listed in national Red Book, their derivatives, and parts. It aims to establish requirements and conditions for the sale of these animals within the national territory, operating within the broader legal framework of environmental protection laws. The regulation emphasizes the importance of controlling the trade of wild animals to support conservation efforts and prevent illegal activities, aligning with policy goals of biodiversity preservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Key measures outlined include the necessity for physical and legal entities involved in the trade to possess permits issued by the authorized environmental body, specifically for the handling of animals listed in the Red Book. The document specifies documentation requirements such as registration records, import/export permits, and health certificates issued by veterinarians. It also mandates the use of informational labels on animals and parts, detailing scientific and Latin names, age, sex, and other relevant data. Additionally, the regulation stipulates that trade can occur in markets, trading facilities, and from holding sites authorized by the competent authority, with provisions for both in-person and electronic transactions. Compliance with health and safety standards, including veterinary inspections and documentation, is emphasized. Implementation mechanisms include the requirement for trading venues to be fenced, equipped with appropriate facilities for animal care and hygiene, and to prevent animal escape. The regulation details procedures for animal transportation, including the necessity of veterinary certificates and quarantine documentation for imported species. It also addresses secondary themes such as the prohibition of selling other agricultural or industrial products in wildlife trade areas, the need for specialized enclosures respecting animal biological characteristics, and the enforcement of penalties for unauthorized sales outside designated locations. The document concludes with a form for record-keeping of transactions, specifying the information to be documented for each sale.