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Importation of Skins of Certain Seal Pups and Derived Products Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 335 of 2001).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wildlife products International trade
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe
Abstract

The Regulations prohibit the importation of skins of specified pups of seals and products derived from them. Those skins and products are specified in Annex I to these Regulations. Regulation 6 defines offences, whereas regulation 7 prescribes penalties for committing such offences. The prohibition does not apply to products resulting from traditional hunting by Inuit people. The Department of the Environment and such other body or person as the Minister may prescribe, shall be responsible for t

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001).

Legislation | Malta | 2001 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Biodiversity, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX