Endangered Species Protection Ordinance 2003. Country/Territory Saint Helena (UK) Document type Legislation Date 2003 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011. Long titleAn Ordinance to provide for the protection of endangered, endemic and indigenous species of animals and plants and to regulate the trade in endangered species. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Endangered species International trade Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa Abstract This Ordinance places restrictions on the exportation or importation of any specimen of a species that is for the time being included in Appendix I, II or III to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (protected goods). Importation or exportation of protected goods requires a licence issued by the Management Authority on advice of the Scientific Authority. Both authorities shall be appointed by the Governor in Council. The Ordinance also grants regulation-making powers to the Governor in Council and provides for powers of enforcement. Full text English Website www.sainthelena.gov.sh References - Legislation Implemented by Endangered Species Protection Order. Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1996 (2011) Keyword: Management/conservation, Endangered species, Birds, Turtles, Marine mammals, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX