Law No. 5 of 2006 regulating the trade of endangered wildlife species and their products. Country/Territory Qatar Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Trade in species International trade Endangered species Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law regulates the trade of endangered wildlife species (animals, birds, plants, bacterial and fungal organisms). These organisms are listed in appendices. The international trade and the transit of this listed fungal organisms are forbidden except for the cases of obtainment of a licence from the executive management in accordance with the provisions of this Law. The Law defines the documents needed to obtain an import or export permit. offences and penalties are specified in the text. Full text English/Arabic Website www.moe.gov.qa; www.gcc-legal.org