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Nature and wildlife protection and management Law, 2003 (N. 153(I)2003).

Country/Territory
Cyprus
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Episimi Efimerida tis Kypriakis Dimokratias No. 3758, Supplement I, Part I, 3 October 2003.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna Policy/planning Aquatic animals Internal trade Management/conservation Trade in species Wildlife products Wild flora Endangered species Protection of species Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law comes forth with the view to harmonising the current Cypriot legislation with the European standards. In particular, there is a partial harmonisation with Directive 92/43 as amended by Directive 97/62, and full alignment with Directive 83/129 concerning the importation into Member States of skins of certain seal pups and products derived therefore, as amended by Directive 89/370. The Law consists of four parts: general provisions (Part I), conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Part II), importation into the national territory of skins of seal pups and products derived therefore (Part III), provisions of miscellaneous nature (Part IV).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 83/129/EEC concerning the importation into Member States of skins of certain seal pups and products derived therefrom

Legislation | European Union | 1983

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Notification no. 96 of 2023 pursuant to Article 11 of the Nature and Wildlife Protection and Management Law.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2023

Keyword: Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Nature and Wildlife Protection and Management (Amendment) Law, 2006 (Law No. 131(I)2006).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2006

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Policy/planning, Aquatic animals, Internal trade, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature and Wildlife Protection and Management (Amendment) Law, 2012 (Law No. 113(Ι)/2012).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2012

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX