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Decree No. 525 of 2000 containing rules relative to the possession and transport of and the trade in protected animal and plant species (Decree Exemption Protected Animal and Plant Species).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad No. 525, 7 December 2000, 27 pp.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wildlife products International trade Protection of species
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force to be decided by Royal Decree.
Abstract

This Decree exempts animals listed in Schedule 1 to this Decree and other specified categories of animals from prohibitions laid down in sections 8, 9, 11 and 13 of the Flora and Fauna Act. The provisions of this Decree laid down in Chapter II (exemptions) do not apply to animals listed in Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. Chapter III concerns the indication of places where protected animal or plant species shall be imported into the Netherlands in implementation of article 12 of Council Directive 338/97. In addition, power is given to the Minister to regulate the keeping of records and communication of data relative to possession, receipt, sale, keeping in stock for sale, and delivery of plants or animals (not defined) or products of those plants and animals. (22 articles)

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

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

Act containing rules relative to the protection of wild plant and animal species (Flora and Fauna Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1998 (2012)

Keyword: Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Institution, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 499 of various Executive Decrees Flora and Fauna Act.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2001

Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX