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Regulations no. 2023/R-98 on Control of International Trade in Endangered Species and Registration of Traders and Goods.

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette issue no. 126, vol. 52 of 2023.
Subject
Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
International trade Trade in species Royalties/fees Authorization/permit Ranching/captive breeding Keeping of live animals Endangered species Offences/penalties Procedural matters Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations, made under Sections 21(r), 22, 23(h) and 30 of the International Trade in Living Animals Act no. 13 of 2022, prescribe the rules to be followed in all matters relating to import, export, re-export and sea import permits issued for wildlife, or parts thereof, or products thereof, and to determine the fees for permits issued under the Act. The Regulations cover the following procedural matters: forms details; conditions of registration; special rules for captive wild animals, and wildlife kept in zoos, circuses, botanical and other exhibitions; procedure for applying for a permit, including a sea import permit; issuance, suspension and revocation of permits; fines in case of misconduct.

Full text
Divehi, Dhivehi, Maldivian
Website
www.environment.gov.mv

References - Legislation

Implements

The International Trade Controls on Endangered Species (CITES) Act, no. 13 of 2022.

Legislation | Maldives | 2022

Keyword: International trade, Trade in species, Endangered species, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Classification/declassification, Education, Enforcement/compliance, Governance, Institution, Ranching/captive breeding, Certification, Financing, Offences/penalties, Registration, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX