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Norm No. 7 regulating the categories of use and management of wild fauna in captivity and defining the authorizing procedures for the established categories.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Ranching/captive breeding Keeping of live animals Stock enhancement/repopulation Hygiene/sanitary procedures Authorization/permit Procedural matters Wild fauna Wildlife products
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Norm enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Norm, consisting of 37 articles divided into seven Chapters and two Annexes, establishes and regulates the categories of use and management of wild fauna in captivity, and defines, within IBAMA, the authorization procedures for the established categories. Its objective is to institute and standardize the categories of use and management of wild fauna in captivity (in particular crocodiles, Annex II), aiming at meeting the socio-cultural purposes, scientific research, conservation, exhibition, maintenance, breeding, reproduction, commercialization, slaughter of products and by-products, included in the Federal Technical Register of Potentially Polluting Natural Resource Users Activities (CTF). Relevant authorizations must be requested by completing the electronic form available in SisFauna. In order to request the Authorization for an Installation, the interested party must fill out the AI application form in SisFauna and submit specific documents.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.ibama.gov.br

References - Legislation

Repeals

Order No. 108 regulating exotic wildlife breeding centres with scientific purposes.

Legislation | Brazil | 1994

Keyword: Alien species, Research, Ranching/captive breeding, Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 139-N regulating wildlife breeding centres with stock enhancement purposes.

Legislation | Brazil | 1993

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX