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Regional Decree No. 27/99/M regulating imports and dissemination of exotic fauna species into the territory of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

Country/Territory
Madeira Islands (Portugal)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 201/99 (I-A), 28 August 1999, pp. 5955-5959.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Alien species Internal trade International trade Dangerous animal/harmful animal Offences/penalties
Entry into force notes
This Regional Decree enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Regional Decree regulates the keeping, import and dissemination of exotic fauna species into the territory of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. It consists of 6 chapters and 1 annex establishing: General provisions (chap. 1); Imports and dissemination requirements (chap. 2); Licensing (chap. 3); Administrative and scientific authority (including Scientific Commission competencies) (chap. 4); Sanctions (chap. 5) and Final provisions (chap. 6). The annex lists animal species not included in this legislation.

Full text
Portuguese