International Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora Act (No. 41 of 2009). Chapter 11.08

This Act aims at compliance of St. Christopher and Nevis with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and in particular international trade of specimen listed in Appendix I, Appendix II and Appendix III of the Convention. The Act, among other things: provides for the designation by the Minister of a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority for purposes of this Act; grants power to the Minister to establish a Conservation Fund; places restrictions on trade in and possession of listed fauna and flora and captive breeding of listed animals and artificial propagation of listed plants; provides for a system of registration, certification and authorization; provides for a control mechanism for the international trade of listed specimens; defines various exemptions; and provides for measures of enforcement for purposes of this Act.
A person wishing to carry out international trade, captive breeding or artificial propagation of CITES specimens shall apply to the Management Authority for registration and for a permit or certificate from the Management Authority.