Regional Act No. 12 making provision on keeping and trade in exotic animals País/Territorio Italia Subdivisión territorial Marche Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Especies exóticas Comercio internacional Animales en cautividad Autorización/permiso Institución Recopilación de datos/informes Infracciones/sanciones Fauna silvestre Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Mediterráneo, Europa Meridional Entry into force notes The Regional Act came into force on 16 August 2002. Resumen This Regional Act has been enacted to lay down rules applicable to the keeping and trade in exotic animals. The Regional Council shall draw up the list of animal species covered by these provisions. The list shall be updated annually (art. 1). Article 2 provides for the setting up of a Technical and Scientific Committee which shall perform advisory functions. Keepers of exotic species must notify the Mayor of the competent Commune. Trade in exotic animals is subject to the previous issue of an authorization by the competent Commune as per article 4. Article 8 deals with the surveillance system. Articles 10 and 11 provide for the seizure of the animals and application of penalties in case of infringement. Texto completo Italiano Página web www.regione.marche.it