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Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (S.C. 1992, c. 52).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the protection of certain species of wild animals and plants and the regulation of international and interprovincial trade in those species.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wildlife products International trade Contract/agreement Inspection Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect certain species of animals and plants, particularly by implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora and regulating international and interprovincial trade in animals and plants. The Minister may enter an agreement with the government of any province to provide for the cooperative management and administration of this Act. No person shall import into Canada any animal or plant that was taken, or any animal or plant, or any part or derivative of an animal or plant, that was possessed, distributed or transported in contravention of any law of any foreign state (sect. 6). Section 7 provides for permits for the transportation of an animal or plant, or any part or derivative of an animal or plant. Section 8 prohibits possession of animal or plant, or any part or derivative of an animal or plant that has been imported or transported in contravention of this Act. Section 10 concerns federal permits for the importation, exportation or interprovincial transportation of an animal or plant, or any part or derivative of an animal or plant. Remaining provision deal with inspection and other powers of enforcement, regulation making powers of the Governor in Council, and prescribe offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (SOR/96-263).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2015)

Keyword: Wildlife products, Internal trade, International trade, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act

Legislation | Canada | 2019

Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Birds, Authorization/permit, Animal welfare, Registration, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX