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Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic)(Amendment) Act, 2016.

Country
Nigeria
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Act amends the Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) Act in section 5 to review the fines upwards in order to have a more deterrent effect and reflect the economic realities. It also amends section 1 (prohibition of hunting of or trading in wild animals) so as to cancel the "as from the commencement of this Act" wherever it occurs.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/nig177674.pdf
Web site
http://nass.gov.ng
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amends
Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) Act.