Animals and Plants (Protection of Endangered Species) Ordinance. Country/Territory China, Hong Kong SAR Document type Legislation Date 1976 (1989) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Wild flora International trade Hunting authorization/permit Institution Biodiversity Reptiles Management/conservation Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract An Act to restrict the importation, exportation and possession of certain animals and plants, and parts of such animals and plants. The 22 sections of the Ordinance provide, inter alia, for: Transit of animals and plants (sect. 2a), restriction on the import of scheduled species (sect. 4), restriction on the export of scheduled species (sect. 5), restriction on the possession of schedules species (sect. 6), issue and renewal of licences (sect. 7), cancellation of licence (sect. 8), production of licence (sect. 9), power to require information (sect. 10), powers of search, etc. (sect. 11), (Minister may establish) Advisory Committee (sect. 14), Director to specify forms (sect. 15), appeals to the Governor (sect. 17), exemptions (sect. 18), power to amend Schedules (sect. 19). Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Chapter 586). Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 2006 (2009) Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Trade in species, Cartilaginous fishes Source: FAO, FAOLEX