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Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade Act, 2008 (No. 9 of 2008).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 4190 of 30 December 2008.
Long title
An Act to provide for the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and to provide for incidental matters.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Endangered species Wildlife products International trade Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Cartilaginous fishes Trade in species
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora by regulating the possession of and dealing in controlled wildlife products, i.e. any animal or plant (or any portion thereof ), as well as any product or substance derived from any plant or animal as set out in Schedule 1. The Act also establishes a technical committee that must perform the duties and which has the powers assigned to the Scientific Authority by the Convention. The Minister may appoint any staff member in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to be an inspector for purposes of this Act. The Act also provides, among other things, for regulation-making powers of the Minister, the amendment of Schedule 1 and delegation of powers.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations relating to Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade (GN No. 144 of 2011).

Legislation | Namibia | 2011

Keyword: Management/conservation, Endangered species, Wildlife products, Marking/identification, Transport/storage, Protection of species, International trade, Authorization/permit, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX