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 Basic legislation 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 Geographical area Asia, 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 Other references Implements treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Treaty | Multilateral | Washington | Mar 3, 1973 Keyword: Inventory, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Certification, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected plant species, Protected animal species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, International agreement-text, Trade in species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000483)