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Law (2014: 1009) on trade in timber and timber products.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Timber extraction/logging Timber International trade Internal trade Governance Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 March 2012.
Abstract

This Law complements Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council on setting obligations for operators who place timber and timber products on the market, and Instruments issued under Regulation (EU) No 995/2010. The Government shall designate the competent authority for purposes of the EU Regulation. The designated authority shall supervise compliance with EU law and Swedish law issued in connection with EU law. The authority shall have certain powers in respect of timber or timber products placed on the market by an operator if it is obvious that the timber or timber is due to illegal logging. The Law specifies powers of enforcement of the designated authority including seizure and forfeiture of illegal timber and products. Offences are defined and penalties for such offences specified.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market.

Legislation | European Union | 2010 (2019)

Keyword: Timber, Sustainable use, Internal trade, International trade, Traceability/product tracing, Offences/penalties, Risk assessment/management, Biodiversity, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation (2014:1010) on trade in timber and timber products.

Legislation | Sweden | 2014

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Timber, Institution, Governance, International trade, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX