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Trade in Species of Fauna and Flora Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 236 of 2004).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Government Gazette No. 17,574, 30 April 2004.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
International trade Certification Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Offences/penalties Trade in species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations apply to the importation and exportation of species of fauna and flora, in accordance with the provisions contained in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, as well as European Union Regulations 338/97/EC and 1808/2001/EC. The Malta Environment and Planning Authority is designated to be the Management Authority and therefore shall be responsible for the implementation of the above-mentioned Convention and Regulations. Any person seeking to import, export or re-export any specimen shall apply in writing to the Management Authority. According to regulation 6 (3), the importation of any species which is protected at the country of origin, even if not listed in the Annexes to Regulation 338/97/EC, and even if that country of origin is not a party to the above-mentioned Convention, shall require an export authorization from that country. Regulation 8 concerns offences and related penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.doi.gov.mt

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

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1808/2001 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: International trade, Certification, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, Data collection/reporting, Trade in species, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX