Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Act No. 3 of 2023. Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazetted 11 March 2023. Long titleAn Act to give effect to the provisions of the CITES on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; to promote the management, conservation and protection of threatened and endangered species; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Fisheries, Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Freshwater fishes Genetic resources Marine fishes Marine mammals Protection of species Trade in species Fishery management and conservation Forest species Ranching/captive breeding Certification Enforcement/compliance Data collection/reporting Endangered species Inspection Institution International trade Offences/penalties Wild fauna Wild flora Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force on a day appointed by the Minister responsible for forestry, in consultation with the Minister responsible for fisheries, by Order published in the Gazette. Abstract This Act lays down provisions on the designation, establishment, composition and functions of the Management Authority and the Scientific Authority; trade in endangered CITES listed species and exemptions; terms and conditions of trade permit or certificate; bred in captivity and artificially propagated certificates; powers of the customs officers for inspection; penalties for illegal trade in endangered species and possession of illegally traded specimen; and the establishment of CITES Fund and its committee. The trade in any specimen of species listed in Appendix I, Appendix II or Appendix III shall only be carried out with the appropriate permit or certificate as follows: (a) an export permit; (b) an import permit; (c) a re-export certificate; or (d) an introduction from the sea certificate. Full text English Website www.nationalassembly.gov.bz