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Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (Control of Raw Ivory) Regulations (Cap. 376).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
1976 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Special fund
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations declare raw ivory to be a prohibited “impact” and may not be exported by any person or organization other than the Government. This does not apply to raw ivory obtained in accordance with the provision of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976. Raw ivory required for manufacturing or for ornament in Kenya shall be purchased from the Ivory Room at Mombasa or at any place as may be established from time to time by the Government.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 1976 (2009)

Keyword: Biodiversity, Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX