Order No. 1285 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Trade in species Wild flora Wild fauna International trade Transport/storage Data collection/reporting Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 July 2021. Abstract The present Government Order, issued by the Ministry of Environment, applies to trade in wild flora and fauna covered by the Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. It is also relevant for implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Order contains 12 articles regulating the import and export of live animals and live plants and parts of plants; import and export of non-live animals and live plants and parts of plants; reporting requirements; inspection and control of CITES documents; a mandatory digital application system for authorizations; and offences and penalties. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. Legislation | European Union | 1996 (2023) Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species, Endangered species, Allocation/quota, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Wildlife products Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nature Conservation Act (No. 1392 of 2022). Legislation | Denmark | 1992 (2022) Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wetlands, Management/conservation, Trade in species, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 266 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES). Legislation | Denmark | 2019 Keyword: Trade in species, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX