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

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
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
19 June 1997.
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 8 articles regulating the import of live animals and live plants; import of parts and products of animals and plants; inspection and control of CITES documents; 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

Repeals

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

Legislation | Denmark | 1984

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 84 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).

Legislation | Denmark | 2002

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX