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Order No. 23 on the application of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Washington Convention).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Trade in species Wild flora Wild fauna International trade Transport/storage 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 February 1984.
Abstract

The present Government Order, issued by the Ministry of Environment, implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, as well as 1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 of 3 December 1982 on the implementation in the Community of the Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora; and 2) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3418/83 of 28 November 1983 laying down provisions for the uniform issue and use of the documents required for the implementation in the Community of the Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora. It contains 19 Articles divided into the following chapters: 1) Washington Convention; 2) Index of lists and annexes; 3) Permits, certificates and labels; 4) General provisions; 5) Transit; 6) Personal belongings; 7) Various provisions; 8) Prohibition against various transactions; 9) Appeals, etc; 10) Penalties; 11) Entry into force.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Order No. 499 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).

Legislation | Denmark | 1997

Keyword: Trade in species, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX