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Law no. 9867 on rules and procedures governing international trade of endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Endangered species Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation International trade Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Law lays down the procedures and rules for implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) with a view to ensuring their survival and preventing their mistreatment in international sale. The Law applies to all types of fauna and flora enlisted in the annexes to the Convention annexes and the national lists approved by the Minister. Those lists can be extended based on the suggestions of research institutions. The Law consists of the following Chapters: (I) General provisions; (II) Responsible authorities; (III) Registrations and pemits; (IV) Monitoring; (V) Customs inspection, (VI) Sanctions; (VII) Final provisions.

Full text
Albanian
Website
qbz.gov.al

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. 40/2013 amending Law No. 9867 on rules and procedures governing international trade of endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

Legislation | Albania | 2013

Keyword: Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, International trade, Institution, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 15/2018 amending Law No. 9867 date 31.1.2008 on the rules and procedures of the international trade of the endangered wild fauna and flora, as amended.

Legislation | Albania | 2018

Keyword: Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Trade in species, Transport/storage, Use restrictions, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, International trade, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX