National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004: Trade in Listed Threatened or Protected Species (No. 431 of 2014).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Biodiversity Endangered species Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Protection of species

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Notice of the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism requires the issuing authorities specified in section 87A(2) of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 to submit all applications relating to the authorisation of international trade in rhinoceros (white rhino and black rhino) specimens to the National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism for consideration and recommendation prior to the issuing of the permits.

Full text

English

Website

www.inforgov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (No. 10 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Education, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Inventory, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Research, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Biotechnology, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Access and benefit-sharing, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX