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Circular of the State Council on banning the trade of rhinoceros horn and tiger bone.

País/Territorio
China
Tipo de documento
Reglamento
Fecha
1993
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Fuente original
Foreign-Related Laws and Regulations of the P.R.C., CD-rom, Bureau of Legislative Affairs of the People's Republic of China.
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Productos silvestres Especies en peligro Comercio internacional Protecíon de las especies
Área geográphica
Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Pacífico Nordoeste
Entry into force notes
This Circular shall enter into force on the date of promulgation (29 May 1993).
Resumen

Based on the consideration that rhinoceros and tiger are endangered animals and that they are included in the list of Annex of the Convention of the International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna, this Circular strictly forbids the import or export of rhinoceros horn or tiger bone. No unit or individual may transport, carry or send by post said wildlife products into or out from the territory. The medicinal standards for rhinoceros horn and tiger bone are abolished: from now they shall not be used in making medicine anymore. The State shall encourage the medicinal development and research for the substitute of rhinoceros horn and tiger bone. Final provisions establish the measures to be taken in case of violation of the provisions of the present Circular.

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