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International Trade in Endangered Species Act, 2008 (Act No. 686 of 2008).

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and to provide for other matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Enforcement/compliance International trade Dangerous animal/harmful animal Wild fauna Endangered species Authorization/permit Management/conservation Offences/penalties Ranching/captive breeding Registration Protection of species Cartilaginous fishes Biodiversity Trade in species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 28 December 2009.
Abstract

This Act aims to regulate international trade of wild animals and plants and to ensure Malaysia’s compliance towards the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) obligations.

Full text
English
Website
www.agc.gov.my

References - Legislation

Implemented by

International Trade in Endangered Species (Permit, Certificate, Registration and Fees) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2009

Keyword: International trade, Endangered species, Authorization/permit, Certification, Royalties/fees, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

International Trade in Endangered Species (Rescue Centre) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2009

Keyword: Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

International Trade in Endangered Species (Compounding of Offences) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2010

Keyword: International trade, Endangered species, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX