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Species Marking Ordinance 2013.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 300, 14 October 2013, 2 pp.
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Resources on marking of specimens of wild fauna and flora.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Birds Reptiles Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Trade in species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces the Wild Flora and Fauna Trade Act (BGBl. I Nr. 16/2010) and transposes into national law the Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein of 3 March 1997. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the methods of marking of specimens of wild fauna and flora. The text consists of 5 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Marking (2); Methods of marking (3); Time of marking (4); Labelling protocol (5).

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Wild Flora and Fauna Trade Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2010 (2019)

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Registration, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Trade in species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX