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Endangered Species Protection Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Pitcairn (UK)
Territorial subdivision
Henderson Island
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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 Institution International trade Protection of species
Geographical area
Oceania, Polynesia, South Pacific
Abstract

This Ordinance makes provision for the control in trade of endangered species in accordance with CITES. The Act requires a licence for the importation of “protected goods” to be issued by the Management Authority as appointed by the Governor under this Ordinance. The Governor shall also appoint a Scientific Authority. The function of that Authority is to advise the Management Authority and/or the Governor. Notwithstanding powers conferred upon the Management Authority, the Governor may make Orders for the protection of certain species.

Full text
English
Website
www.government.pn

References - Legislation

Amends

Local Government Regulations.

Legislation | Pitcairn (UK) | 1966 (2001)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Land-use planning, Animal production, Animal welfare, Poultry, Sheep/goats, Public health, Well sinking/boreholes, Water supply, Management/conservation, Institution, Marine mammals, Birds, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX