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Decree No. 292 of 2008 (XII. 10.) Korm. of the Government lazing down certain rules of implementation of international and European law regarding international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
International trade Authorization/permit Plant protection Endangered species Wildlife products Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
First entry into force on 18 December 2008. The consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 1 April 2015.
Abstract

This Decree sets regulations on international trade of wild animal and plant species, as well as parts and derivates thereof. Any import and export of these – which are listed in the Washington Convention/CITES list - are only permitted through authorization. The governing authority is the minister in charge of nature conservation. Other acting authorities are the county level governmental offices and the National Inspectorate for Environment and Nature. This Decree contains provisions also with regard to obligation of notification of import or export of any species present in list A and B of the EU regulation, marking of specimen, certification of origin, keeping of breed book, registration of certificates and authorizations and sanctions for offenders.

Full text
Hungarian
Website
njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 737/2010 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on trade in seal products.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, International trade, Indigenous peoples, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on trade in seal products.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, Internal trade, Indigenous peoples, Animal welfare, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Law No. LIII of 1996 on Nature Conservation.

Legislation | Hungary | 1996 (2023)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Policy/planning, Institution, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species

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

Act No. XXXII of 2003 publishing the Convention of 3 March 1973 on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Washington Convention / CITES).

Legislation | Hungary | 2003 (2012)

Keyword: International trade, Authorization/permit, Plant protection, Trade in species, Endangered species, Wildlife products, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX