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Regulation No. 1276 implementing the Convention of 3 March 1973 on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Endangered species Wild fauna Wild flora Enforcement/compliance Management/conservation International trade Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2003.
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to limit the adverse effects of extinction which international trade on animal and plant species may bring. The regulations include the trade of animal and plant species listed in List I, II and III, between Norway - including Svalbard and Jan Mayen - and other countries, and between Svalbard and the Norwegian mainland. The document adheres to CITES regulations.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on protection of the environment in Svalbard (No. 79 of 2001).

Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Pollution control, EIA, Special fund, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Land-use planning, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Biodiversity, National parks, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Act (No. 38 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 32 of 1997 regulating importation and exportation of goods.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2011)

Keyword: International trade, Fish products, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation No. 284 amending various Regulations as a result of the creation of the Environment Directorate.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Migratory species, Plant protection, National parks, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation No. 889 on import, export, possession etc. of endangered species of wild fauna and flora (the CITES Regulation).

Legislation | Norway | 2018 (2023)

Keyword: High seas, Transport/storage, Trade in species, Protection of species, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Wildlife products, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX