Regulation No. 889 on import, export, possession etc. of endangered species of wild fauna and flora (the CITES Regulation). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2018 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword High seas Transport/storage Trade in species Protection of species Endangered species Wild fauna Wild flora Hunting/capture Wildlife products Marking/identification Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The objective of the present Regulation is to preserve species covered by the CITES convention and other naturally wild-living species that are or may become endangered as a result of trade. It applies to the import, export, and re-export of live and dead specimens of animal and plant species listed in Annex 1 of the Regulation. It also applies to the possession and commercial display of specimens listed in Annex 3 No. 1; and landing from the open sea of specimens of species listed in Annex 1, lists A and B. The Regulation contains 32 articles divided into the following chapters: 1. Objective and scope of application; 2. Import, export and possession; 3. Exceptions to Chapter 2; 4. Application, permit, ownership certificate, etc.; 5. Control, labelling, etc.; 6. Final provisions. Annex 1 contains the list of relevant species; Annex 2 contains a list of states subject to trade suspensions; and Annex 3 lays down rules concerning marking. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Law No. 100 on the management of biodiversity (Nature Diversity Act). Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Pollution control, Biological control agents, Ecological production/organic production, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Precautionary principle, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Intellectual property rights/patents, Marine protected areas, Sustainable development, Institution, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Genetic resources, Cultural heritage, Protection of species, Alien species, Sustainable use, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Indigenous peoples, National parks, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation No. 1276 implementing the Convention of 3 March 1973 on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Legislation | Norway | 2002 Keyword: Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Enforcement/compliance, Management/conservation, International trade, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX