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Regulations governing the exportation of wildlife pets and gifts.

Country/Territory
Guyana
Document type
Regulation
Date
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy, 1 p.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wildlife products International trade Protection of species
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

"Pets" or "gifts" refers to live or preserved whole animals, or parts or derivatives of wildlife origin. The total quantity of each species which is exported under this category shall not exceed ten percent (10 percent) of the national commercial export quota for that species. Exporters must be older than thirteen years and be a foreigner, who has been resident for at least one year, or Guyanese meeting requirements specified. Only one person per family will be allowed to export pets or gifts, but not more than a maximum of two items.

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