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. Full text English 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Endangered species, Plant variety, International trade, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act, 2006.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