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Wildlife Conservation and Trade Act, 2004 (Cap. 250A).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), with a view to the protection of wild species from harm through unsustainable exploitation.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Endangered species International trade Ranching/captive breeding Institution Offences/penalties Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the designation by the Minister of a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority in accordance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), defines functions of the Authority and prescribes rules and offences for purposes of regulation of trade in endangered species in accordance with the Convention. The Act also provides for the creation of a National Advisory Committee and a special fund for the conservation of wildlife. The Act requires persons wishing to possess or trade in specimens of any species included in the Schedules to this Act or to produce captive bred animals and artificially propagated plants of any species included in the Schedules in this Act to register with the Authority and to keep records on their dealings.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs