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Trade in Endangered Species Act (R.S.A. c. T27).

Country/Territory
Anguilla (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Trade in species Authorization/permit Institution Offences/penalties Internal trade International trade Certification Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Inspection International relations/cooperation Registration
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to support and promote the protection and conservation of Appendix 1, II and III species by regulating trade in specimens of those species and, in doing so, give effect in Anguilla to the Convention. Part II concerns administration of the Act; it designates the Management Authority and Scientific Authority and clarifies their functions. Under Section 13: (1) No person shall (a) import into, or export or re-export from, Anguilla any specimen of a species listed in Appendix I, II or III of the Convention; or (b) introduce from the sea into Anguilla any specimen of a species listed in Appendix I or II of the Convention; unless he or she holds the appropriate permit or certificate as required under Part 4 Division 1 or satisfies the requirements for an exemption from those requirements under the regulations. (2) No person shall possess in Anguilla any specimen of a species listed in Appendix I, II or III of the Convention imported, exported, re-exported or introduced from the sea into Anguilla contrary to this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ai

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Trade in Endangered Species Regulations (R.R.A. T27-1).

Legislation | Anguilla (UK) | 2010

Keyword: Trade in species, Animal health, Animal welfare, Endangered species, International trade, Plant protection, Protection of species, Ranching/captive breeding, Research, Transport/storage, Access-to-justice, Authorization/permit, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX