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Endangered Species (CITES) (Jersey) Law 2012.

Country/Territory
Jersey (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
A Law to regulate the trade in certain animal and plant species that are or may be in danger of extinction, and to ensure the implementation of CITES, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Endangered species Institution Registration International trade Transport/storage Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Certification Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Cartilaginous fishes Trade in species
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Law gives effect for Jersey the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and for this purpose provides for the regulation of the movement of and trade in CITES specimens and designates Minister for Planning and Environment as the Management Authority for purposes of this Law and the Convention. The Act also provides for matters related to the trade in CITES specimens such as enforcement, powers of court and appeals against decisions.

Full text
English
Website
www.jerseylaw.je

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Endangered Species (CITES) (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2012.

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2012

Keyword: Endangered species, International trade, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Endangered Species (CITES) (Designation and Appointment) (Jersey) Order 2012.

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2012

Keyword: Management/conservation, Endangered species, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX