Executive Decree no. 348 on the Management of International Trade in Aquatic Animals, Wild Animals and Endangered Wild Plants. Country/Territory Lao, People's Dem. Rep. Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Aquatic animals Endangered species International trade Sustainable use Trade in species Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of species Animal health Hunting/capture International relations/cooperation Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Abstract This Decree, implementing provisions of the Law on Forestry no. 64/NA of 2019 and of the Law on Wildlife and Aquatic Resources no. 07/NA of 2007, defines principles and measures regarding the management, monitoring and supervision of international trade of aquatic animals, wild animals and wild plants endangered of extinction, in order to prevent their smuggling and illegal trade and the sustainable use of natural resources aiming at the socio-economic development of the country. Matters covered by the Decree include: requirements to manage international trade of wild and domesticated species, including respect of international conventions’ provisions; hunting limitation; animal health certification and plant sanitary certificate; inspection; powers and duties of the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, including: development of policies and strategic plans concerning the international trade of endangered species; rights and obligations of local governments and other interested parties; penalties for misconduct. Full text Lao Website laoofficialgazette.gov.la References - Legislation Implements Forestry Law No. 64/NPC. Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2007 (2019) Keyword: Emissions trading, Emissions, Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Classification/declassification, Inventory, Traditional rights/customary rights, Processing/handling, Special fund, Timber extraction/logging, Protection of species, EIA, Afforestation/reforestation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of environment, Public forest, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Timber, Climate change, Trade in species, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Wildlife and Aquatic Resources Law No. 07/NA. Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2007 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Framework law, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Aquatic plants, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Inspection, International trade, Inventory, Research, Special fund, Trade in species, Gender Source: FAO, FAOLEX