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Decree No. 1403 of 1990 prohibiting the capture of certain species of reptiles.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Reptiles Seasons Authorization/permit Internal trade Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree is composed of 3 articles. Capturing and killing any of the species of reptiles listed in the attached Annex shall be prohibited. Possessing or selling species listed in the Annex, whether alive or dead, shall be prohibited unless in possession of a permit for tourist and scientific purposes exceptionally granted by the General Authority for Veterinary Services (art. 1). Capture of all species of reptiles (poisonous or non poisonous; rare or common) shall be banned during the hibernation season, i.e. from 1 October to the end of March (art. 2).

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