Decree No. 799 of 2001 to regulate the exportation of minke whales.
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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Decree lays down rules for the exportation of minke whales, parts, products and by products of minke whales. Its provisions prescribe conditions for exportation (Chapter I), require registration of export businesses (Chapter II), require authorization of exportation (Chapter III), and give further regulation powers to the Ministry of Fisheries and provide for offences to be punished pursuant to Act No. 32 of 1997. Conditions for exportation shall be in accordance with the CITES Convention. Export authorizations shall be issued by the Directorate of Nature Conservation. DNA testing shall be carried out after catch and in the country of importation.
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Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 15 August 2001.
Notes
Consolidated version of Decree No. 799 of 2001 as amended last by Decree No. 918 of 2001.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No