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Endangered Species (Trade And Transport) Law, 2004 (2017 Revision).

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement No. 12 published with Extraordinary Gazette No. 45 of 31 May 2017.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of species Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Fishery management and conservation Basic legislation Biodiversity Endangered species International trade Management/conservation Certification Trade in species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Entry into force notes
The Endangered Species (Trade and Transport) Law, 2004, with the exception of Part IV, shall come into force on the 1 st day of July, 2015. (Endangered Species (Trade and Transport) Law, 2004 (Commencement) Order, 2015)
Abstract

This Law gives effect to CITES and regulates the trade in endangered species to which the Convention applies. The Management Authority designated by this Act shall be responsible for the administration of provisions of this Act and the Convention. It shall have a wide variety of functions as specified. There is designated also a Scientific Authority. The Law sets out the documents that are required for international trade in Appendix I, II and III species including sharks and other fish species. The Law also concerns appeals, enforcement, offences and penalties.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Endangered Species Protection and Propagation Law, 1978 (No. 21 of 1978).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1978

Keyword: Biodiversity, Endangered species, International trade, Management/conservation, Reptiles, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Endangered Species (Trade and Transport) Regulations, 2015.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Endangered species, International trade, Authorization/permit, Certification, Inspection, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Endangered Species (Trade and Transport) (Amendment) Law, 2015 (No. 23 of 2015).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2016

Keyword: Biodiversity, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Endangered Species (Trade and Transport) (Amendment of Schedule) Order, 2015 (No. 23 of 2015).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Endangered species, International trade, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX