Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989

Introduction

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"Protecting Animals and Plants from Disappearing"

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You want to help protect animals and plants that are in danger of disappearing. This law helps do that by controlling what can be taken out of or brought into the country. It also controls products made from these animals and plants.

The law is concerned with species of wild fauna and flora that are endangered. Fauna refers to animals, and flora refers to plants. When a species is endangered, it means it is at risk of disappearing forever.

You might wonder what kinds of products are made from endangered species. These can include things like fur, feathers, or wood. The law aims to stop these products from being exported or imported, which helps to protect the endangered species.

This law is an important step in conserving endangered species and their habitats, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment. By regulating the export and import of endangered species and their products, the law helps to prevent their exploitation and promotes their conservation.

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"What the law is called and when it started"

Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989

Reprint as at:
2024-11-25
Assent:
1989-04-28
Commencement:
see section 1(2)

The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.

Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.

This Act is administered by the Department of Conservation.


An Act to further the protection and conservation of endangered species of wild fauna and flora by regulating the export and import of such species and any product derived from those species