Wildlife and Aquatic Resources Law No. 07/NA. Country/Territory Lao, People's Dem. Rep. Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland fisheries Aquaculture Aquatic animals Fishing gear/fishing method Stock enhancement/repopulation Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Framework law Wild fauna Wild flora Aquatic plants Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Management/conservation Protection of habitats Hunting/capture Inspection International trade Inventory Research Special fund Trade in species Gender Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 90 days from the date of the promulgating decree issued by the President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Abstract This Law provides principles and measures for the protection, conservation, management sustainable regeneration and development of wildlife and aquatic animals. It classifies wildlife and aquatic animals into three categories: prohibition category; management and control category; and common or general category for the purpose of protection and management. It states that the listed species in the category are endangered species and the habitat of those species needs to be protected. Full text English/Lao Website www.laotradeportal.gov.la References - Legislation Implemented by Order on Strengthening Strictness of the Management and Inspection of Prohibited Wild Fauna and Flora. Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2018 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Protection of species, Inspection, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Executive Decree no. 348 on the Management of International Trade in Aquatic Animals, Wild Animals and Endangered Wild Plants. Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2022 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Endangered species, International trade, Sustainable use, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species, Animal health, Hunting/capture, International relations/cooperation, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision no. 0188/MAF, on the Establishment and Management of Zoos, Wildlife Farms, Wildlife and Wild Plant Rehabilitation and Breeding Centers. Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2019 Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Ranching/captive breeding, Certification, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Tourism, Trade in species, Transport/storage, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX