Trade in Endangered Species Regulations, 1991.
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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
These Regulations prescribe procedures for the trade in endangered species.
The Regulations provide for scientists and scientific institutions to be recognized by the Director-General of Conservation for the purpose of scientific transfer of specimens of endangered, threatened or exploited species.
The Regulations further requires: breeders of certain species of parrots to furnish certain information as to the origin of certain parrots when so required by an Endangered Species Officer; and exporters to furnish departure details to the Director-General when exporting or re-exporting live birds.
Other provisions include fees to be paid for permits and certificates and offences.
The Regulations provide for scientists and scientific institutions to be recognized by the Director-General of Conservation for the purpose of scientific transfer of specimens of endangered, threatened or exploited species.
The Regulations further requires: breeders of certain species of parrots to furnish certain information as to the origin of certain parrots when so required by an Endangered Species Officer; and exporters to furnish departure details to the Director-General when exporting or re-exporting live birds.
Other provisions include fees to be paid for permits and certificates and offences.
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Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on the 28th day after the date of their notification in the Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No