Order No. 12 on export and import of wild animals and plants in adherence to the Convention of 3 March 1973 on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Washington Convention / CITES).
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Order sets regulations on international trade of wild animal and plant species, as well as parts and derivates thereof. Any import to and export from Greenland of these – which are listed in the Washington Convention/CITES list - are only permitted through authorization granted by the National Directorate of Environment and Nature. Application of permission is required and import authorization shall valid for a maximum of 6 months. Trade in specimens of protected species in adherence to the Environmental Protection Act No. 29 of 18 December 2003 is not allowed.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 1 November 2004.
Notes
It repeals Order No. 14 of 10 September 1981 concerning export from and to Greenland of endangered wild animals and plants, their products and parts thereof.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Hjemmestyrets bekendtgørelse nr. 12 af 13. september 2004 om eksport og import af vilde dyr og planter mv. omfattet af konventionen af 3. marts 1973 om international handel med udryddelsestruede vilde dyr og planter (Washingtonkonventionen/CITES).
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