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Order No. 1285 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).

Country
Denmark
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
The present Government Order, issued by the Ministry of Environment, applies to trade in wild flora and fauna covered by the Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. It is also relevant for implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Order contains 12 articles regulating the import and export of live animals and live plants and parts of plants; import and export of non-live animals and live plants and parts of plants; reporting requirements; inspection and control of CITES documents; a mandatory digital application system for authorizations; and offences and penalties.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/den214931.pdf
Web site
http://www.retsinformation.dk
Date of text
Entry into force notes
1 July 2021.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Lovtidende A, 17 June 2021.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Bekendtgørelse om beskyttelse af vilde dyr og planter ved kontrol af handelen hermed (Washingtonkonventionen/CITES).
Implements
Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.
Nature Conservation Act (No. 1392 of 2022).
Repeals
Order No. 266 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).