Act no. 15/2005 on the protection of species of wild animals and wild plants by regulating trade therein and on the amendment of certain laws. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 15 of 2005 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Marine mammals Wildlife products Aquatic animals Protection of species Trade in species Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Endangered species Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 April 2005. Abstract This Act, which is composed of 31 articles and two Annexes, lays down provisions for the protection of wild animals and wild plants by controlling trade in them and the rights and obligations of persons involved in such trade. It sets out rights and obligations of physical persons and legal entities in this field, the competence of the state administration for the protection of specimens of wild fauna and flora and liability for breaching of the obligations laid down by this Act. Specific provisions deal with the protection of seals. Full text Slovak Website www.zakonypreludi.sk References - Legislation Implemented by Decree implementing the Act on protection of wild animals and wild plants. Legislation | Slovakia | 2005 (2023) Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, International trade, Certification, Registration, Trade in species, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending and supplementing the Decree implementing the Act on protection of wild animals and wild plants. Legislation | Slovakia | 2009 Keyword: Wild fauna, Registration, Birds, Reptiles, Marking/identification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending the Decree implementing the Act on protection of wild animals and wild plants. Legislation | Slovakia | 2013 Keyword: Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Marking/identification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act amending and supplementing the Act on protection of wild animals and wild plants by regulating trade therein. Legislation | Slovakia | 2007 Keyword: Fish products, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending and the Act on protection of wild animals and wild plants by regulating trade therein. Legislation | Slovakia | 2012 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Marking/identification, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX