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Decree No. 16/2013 approving the Regulation on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, No. 34.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Endangered species Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Internal trade International trade Inspection Offences/penalties Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 13 May 2013.
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. This Regulation, consisting of 3 Chapters, aims at regulating export, import, re-exports, transit and introduction by sea or any other National borders of any animal species listed in annexes I, II and III of CITES within the National territory in order to protect human and environmental health. It is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. I); Certification, import, export, re-export, transit and introduction of endangered animal species (Chap. II); Controls, taxes, offences and penalties (Chap. III).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Decree No. 34/2016 approving the Regulation on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2016

Keyword: Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Protection of species, Institution, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX