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Wild Animals (Restriction on Importation, Etc.) Act 1980 (Amendment) Order 2013.

Country/Territory
Isle of Man (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Camelids International trade Marine mammals Molluscs Authorization/permit Protection of species Reptiles Trade in species
Abstract

This Order replaces the Schedule to the Wild Animals (Restriction on Importation Etc.) Act 1980 to reflect the addition of certain wild and exotic species which are prohibited from being imported into the Isle of Man, except under licence. The schedule is divided into four parts: mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates. Some examples of the prohibited animals are: marsupials, antelopes, camels, giraffes, hippos, all dogs except domestic dogs (with some exceptions), all cats except domestic cats, hyaenas, elephants, whales and dolphins, monkeys and apes, rhinoceroses, ostriches, cassowaries, emus, crocodiles and alligators, venomous snakes, scorpions, and spiders.

Full text
English
Website
www.tynwald.org.im

References - Legislation

Amends

Wild Animals (Restriction on Importation Etc.) Act 1980 (AT 4 of 1980).

Legislation | Isle of Man (UK) | 1980

Keyword: Trade in species, Authorization/permit, Keeping of live animals, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Endangered species, Fraud, Internal trade, International trade, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Transport/storage, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX