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 English 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