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

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
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 International agreement-implementation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States
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 (2006)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Treaty | Multilateral | Washington |

Keyword: Inventory, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Certification, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected plant species, Protected animal species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, International agreement-text, Trade in species

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000483)