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flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 84 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).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