Measures of the People's Republic of China for Special Licenses for Exploitation of Aquatic Wild Animals (2017 Revision). Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 1999 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Authorization/permit Hunting/capture International trade Offences/penalties Protection of species Aquatic animals Wild fauna Internal trade Fishing authorization Freshwater fishes Keeping of live animals Ranching/captive breeding Transport/storage Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Measures enter into force on 1 September 1999. Abstract The purpose of these Measures is to protect, develop and utilize aquatic wildlife resources, strengthen the protection and management of aquatic wildlife, and regulate the issuance and use of relevant special licenses. The Measures are divided into 7 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Capture Management (II); Artificial Breeding Management (III); Business Management (IV); Import and Export Management (V); Transport Management (VI); Supplementary Provisions (VII). Full text Chinese Website www.zjoaf.gov.cn