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Protection of Endangered Animals, Plants and Articles (Removal and Possession) Ordinance, 1981 (No. 1 of 1981).

País/Territorio
Islas Vírgenes Brit. (RU)
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1981
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Ordinance to restrict the possession or removal of certain animals, plants and articles and for purposes connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Ordenación/conservación Comercio internacional Autorización/permiso Infracciones/sanciones Protecíon de las especies
Área geográphica
Americas, Caribe, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo
Resumen

This Ordinance prohibits the removal and having in possession without a licence of any article specified in the Schedule to this Ordinance. “Article” includes any plant or animal or matter derived from a plant or an animal. The Schedule may be amended, from time to time, by the Minister. A licence shall be issued by the Minister for a specified period of time. The only articles listed in the Schedule are species of coral. The Ordinance also makes provision for enforcement and prosecution, defines offences by corporations and prescribes penalties for offences committed under this Ordinance.

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