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