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Trade in Endangered Species Act 2016 (No. 10 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Montserrat (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection and conservation of endangered species of wild plants and animals through the regulation of trade in the species and products derived from the species.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Biodiversity Institution Management/conservation Endangered species International trade Authorization/permit Protection of species Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Cartilaginous fishes Trade in species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) into Montserrat’s domestic law and makes provision for the protection of endangered animal and plant species and especially provides for control on the importation and the exportation of such species. The Schedules specify animals, plants or articles the importation and exportation of which are restricted (trade in Appendix I, II or III species). The Director of Environment referred to under section 10 of the Conservation and Environmental Management Act is designated as the Management Authority for the purposes of the Convention. The Governor acting on the advice of Cabinet shall appoint a Scientific Authority. The Act also provides for appeal against decisions of the Management Authority with the e Physical Planning and Environmental (Appeals) Tribunal appointed under the Physical Planning Act. Part 14 of the Conservation and Environmental Management Act applies with the necessary modifications to an appeal.

Full text
English
Website
agc.gov.ms

References - Legislation

Repeals

Endangered Animals and Plants Act (Chapter 12.01).

Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1982 (2013)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Endangered species, International trade, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX