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

País/Territorio
Bahamas
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2004
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
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.
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Legislación básica Especies en peligro Comercio internacional Cría en ranchos/cría en cautividad Institución Infracciones/sanciones Protecíon de las especies Comercio de especies
Área geográphica
Americas, Caribe, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo
Resumen

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.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
laws.bahamas.gov.bs