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Decree-Law No. 121/2017 implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and adapting it to the amendments to Regulations (EC) No. 338/97 and No. 865/2006.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República I série, No. 182, 20 September 2017.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Endangered species Wild flora Biodiversity Protection of habitats Offences/penalties Protection of species Trade in species Internal trade International trade
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 43 articles divided into ten Chapters, implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and adapts it to the amendments to EC Regulations. It establishes the necessary measures to be applied within national territory to comply with the following legislation: a) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) ratified by Decree No. 50/80 of 23 July; b) Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein; c) Commission Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006 of 4 May 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the Regulation. The main administrative authority is responsible for complying with and enforcing CITES through Enforcing Regulations within the national territory to control the following aspects related to trade authorizations to issue, such as: import and export licenses; re-export certificates; European Union certificates provided for in the Regulation; European Union certificates provided for in the Implementing Regulation, etc.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
dre.pt

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 1996 (2023)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species, Endangered species, Allocation/quota, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: International trade, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, Authorization/permit, Marking/identification, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Allocation/quota, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 140/99 on biodiversity protection.

Legislation | Portugal | 1999

Keyword: Birds, Endangered species, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 85/2018 regulating the registration provided for in article 17 of Decree-Law No. 121/2017 and the registration of species included in the list of Decree-Law No. 140/99 and Annex III to the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Berne Convention).

Legislation | Portugal | 2018

Keyword: Registration, Birds, Endangered species, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 86/2018 establishing the prohibited keeping of specific species, pursuant to Decree-Law No. 121/2017.

Legislation | Portugal | 2018

Keyword: Endangered species, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX