Wild Flora and Fauna Trade Act.

Country/Territory: Austria
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2010 (2019)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: Federal Act on control of trade of wild flora and fauna.

Subject: Wild species & ecosystems, General
Keyword: Packaging/labelling Authorization/permit Monitoring Registration Wild flora Wild fauna International trade Wildlife products Offences/penalties Trade in species Protection of species
Geographical area: Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Entry into force notes: This Act comes into force on January 1, 2010.

Abstract: The Act provides for implementation of the EU Regulations on the protection of specimens of wild animal and plant species by monitoring its trade. The Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management is subject to licensing requirements for trade in specimens. The Act further provides for acquisition of the specimens by inheritance or gift and liabilities of the new owner. The text further lays out provision for labelling, registration and identification the specimens. Article 6 refers to responsible authorities for controlling, evidence providing and preserving and customs requirements. The Act further refers to criminal and financial offences, penal order, seizure and treatment of confiscated specimens. The Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management is in charge for enforcement of this Act and relevant EU regulations. The text consists of 16 Articles.
Full text: German
Website: www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of habitats, Resource/damage valuation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Repeals