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Resolution of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation No. 1150 of 1999 regarding the implementation of the obligations arising from the provisions and procedures contained in the CITES Agreement.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Authorization/permit International trade Offences/penalties Procedural matters Protection of species Research Wild fauna Trade in species
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 9 articles establishes that it is prohibited to trade in any sample of the species listed in Annex 1 of the Convention, and a license may be granted for importing, exporting or re-exporting for scientific purposes or for other agreed-upon purposes to licensed governmental or private entities, provided that this is not primarily for commercial purposes (art.2). The same article lists also the conditions to have the permit granted. It is not permissible to trade in specimens of the species listed in Appendix 2 of the Convention, except within the limits of an annual quota, determined by a decision of the National Committee of the Convention. An export permit is granted after fulfilling the conditions listed in article 3. Trading in samples of the rest of the species listed in Annex 3 of the Convention shall be pursuant to export permits granted by the competent administrative authority. Article 5 deals with the rules for the inspection of the shipments. In the case of exporting, re-exporting, or importing from a country that is not a member of the Convention, may be accepted similar documents issued by the competent authorities in that country that are per the requirements of the Convention (art.6). Article 8 regards the provisions in the case of violation of the Resolution.

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