Law No. 3055-III of 2002 on Red Book. Country/Territory Ukraine Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Endangered species Genetic resources Institution Registration Protection of species Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force from the date of its official publication. Abstract The purpose of the legislation on Red Book is to regulate public relations in the sphere of protection, management and conservation of rare and endangered animal and plant species recorded in the Red Book of Ukraine for the purpose of prevention of the extinction of the afore-mentioned species and ensuring conservation of their genetic resources. Section I (arts. 1-7) lays down general provisions. Section II (arts. 8 and 9) determines state institutions authorized to carry out regulation and con Full text Ukrainian