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Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586)

Local Title
《保護瀕危動植物物種條例》（第586章）
Country/Region
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Competent Authority
Environment and Ecology Bureau
Type
Regulation
Status
In force
Release Date
2024-11-25
Implementation Date
2024-11-25
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The Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (the Ordinance), Cap. 586, is the local legislation which gives effect to CITES in Hong Kong. The Ordinance requires a license to be issued in advance by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for the import, introduction from the sea, export, re-export or possession of specimens of a scheduled endangered species, whether alive, dead, its parts or derivatives (including medicines).

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