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Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act.

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Endangered species Wild fauna Wild flora Internal trade International trade Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act is to give effect to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora by controlling the importation, exportation and introduction from the sea of certain animals and plants. Section 2 includes definitions of terms within the text including Director, described as the 'director of primary production'. A permit, issued by the Director is required to import, export or introduce from the sea any species that are listed on the schedule (sect. 5). There are penal provisions concerning those who obstruct the execution of this Act or commit an offence under the Act. The Minister may make rules providing for the issue of permits or provisions relating to the purposes of this Act. The Act contains a Schedule listing the species that are relevant to the provisions of this Act.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Endangered Species (import and export) Act (amendment of first, second and third schedules) Notification 2005.

Legislation | Singapore | 2005

Keyword: Endangered species, Plant variety, International trade, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act, 2006.

Legislation | Singapore | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Endangered species, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX