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International Trade (Fauna and Flora) Act (Cap. 210).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006.
Long title
An Act to implement the Republic of Vanuatu’s obligations as a party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora signed at Washington on 3 March 1973 by controlling and regulating the exportation and importation of certain species of fauna and flora, and for related purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Management/conservation Endangered species International trade Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides rules for the trade from and to Vanuatu of endangered species of plants and animals as defined by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and in particular international trade in Appendix I specimen, Appendix II specimen and Appendix III specimen.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

International Trade (Fauna and Flora) Regulations (Cap. 210).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1991

Keyword: Management/conservation, Endangered species, International trade, Certification, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX