Order No. 12 on export and import of wild animals and plants in adherence to the Convention of 3 March 1973 on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Washington Convention / CITES).

Subject

Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

International trade Authorization/permit Plant protection Trade in species Endangered species Wildlife products Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic

Entry into force notes

This Order enters into force on 1 November 2004.

Abstract

This Order sets regulations on international trade of wild animal and plant species, as well as parts and derivates thereof. Any import to and export from Greenland of these – which are listed in the Washington Convention/CITES list - are only permitted through authorization granted by the National Directorate of Environment and Nature. Application of permission is required and import authorization shall valid for a maximum of 6 months. Trade in specimens of protected species in adherence to the Environmental Protection Act No. 29 of 18 December 2003 is not allowed.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Nature Conservation (No. 29 of 2003).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental standards, Institution, Internal trade, Protected area, Standards, Protection of environment, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Molluscs, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Aquatic plants, Birds, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX