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Plant and Animal Quarantine Regulations- Part VIII - Special Animal Prohibitions.

Country/Territory
Micronesia, Fed. States
Document type
Regulation
Date
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health International trade Authorization/permit Dangerous animal/harmful animal
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Part of the Plant and Animal Quarantine Regulations of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) prohibits the importation into the FSM from a place outside the FSM of the animals listed in Schedule III to these Regulations. Notwithstanding this prohibition, a permit may be issued under the provisions of these Regulations in respect of any animal required to be imported or introduced into the FSM for: (a) the purpose of research or experiment to improve the quality of animals in the FSM and the products to be derived therefrom; or (b) the purpose of any zoological garden or display approved by the Secretary. Schedule III specifies, amongst others: (a) any snake of any species; (b) any living stage of any venomous reptile, venomous amphibian, venomous fish or venomous invertebrate; (d) monkeys, parraots and other specified birds; (c) any other animal that the President may specify as likely to become a nuisance or to cause injury or damage.

Full text
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Website
fsmlaw.org