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Regulation of the Minister of the Environment no. 29 of 2007 on the procedure for registering the keeping of mammals, birds and reptiles specified in Annex A and prohibiting the keeping of specimens belonging to the ape family, according to the Regulation (EC) 338/97 of the Council of the European Union.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
State Gazette no. 34 of 2007.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Keeping of live animals Data collection/reporting Registration Reptiles Trade in species Wild fauna Marking/identification
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Ministerial Regulation, made in accordance with article 59 (3) point 2 of the Nature and Conservation Act, establishes the procedure for the registration of the keeping of live mammals, birds and reptiles, in compliance with the provisions specified in Annex A of the Regulation (EC) 338/97 of the Council of the European Union on the protection of wild animal and plant species by regulating their trade. According to the Regulation, every animal keeper is obliged to register the species in his possession, submitting personal data and information, and documents proving the acquisition of the species. The Authority provides for marking the species within one month from the registration date. The Regulation prevents anyone from keeping living specimens belonging to the ape family, except for confiscated specimens and specimens kept in zoos.

Full text
English/Estonian
Website
www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

Nature Conservation Act (2004).

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Subsidy/incentive, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Education, Research, Sustainable development, Water conservation zone, Inland waters, Wetlands, Surface water, Coastal zone management, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Access and benefit-sharing, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 1996 (2023)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species, Endangered species, Allocation/quota, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX