Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989

Exemptions

31: Certificate for specimens bred in captivity or artificially propagated

You could also call this:

"Special permit for animals and plants bred or grown in a controlled environment"

Illustration for Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989

If you want to export or re-export a specimen of a species listed in Schedule 2 or Schedule 3, you need to apply for a certificate. This applies to animals bred in captivity, plants that were artificially propagated, or parts of these specimens. You must apply in writing to the Director-General for this certificate.

The Director-General can issue this certificate if they are satisfied the specimen was bred in captivity or artificially propagated. They may consult with other authorities before making a decision.

This certificate can be used instead of other permits or certificates granted under sections 17 to 24 for trade purposes. The rules in sections 9, 10, and 25 also apply to this certificate, with some modifications.

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30: Endangered species as personal or household effects, or

"Bringing endangered species into New Zealand for personal use"

32: Scientific transfer, or

"Scientists can swap or lend endangered animals and plants with other scientists if they follow the rules."

Part 2Exemptions

31Certificate for specimens bred in captivity or artificially propagated

Every person seeking to export or re-export a specimen of any species specified in Schedule 2 or Schedule 3 that—
in the case of an animal, was bred in captivity; or
in the case of a plant, was artificially propagated; or
is a recognisable part or derivative of such a specimen—

The Director-General may, after (if necessary) consultation with the appropriate other management authority, issue a certificate for specimens bred in captivity or artificially propagated to an applicant if the Director-General is satisfied that the specimen to which the application relates was bred in captivity, or as the case may be, was artificially propagated, or is a recognisable part or derivative of such a specimen.
For the purposes of trade, a certificate for specimens bred in captivity or artificially propagated shall be accepted in lieu of any of the permits or certificates granted under any of sections 17 to 24.
For the purpose of this section, sections 9, 10, and 25 shall, with all necessary modifications, apply to a certificate for specimens bred in captivity or artificially propagated.

Notes

Section 31(1): amended, on 12 August 1991, by section 4(1) of the Trade in Endangered Species Amendment Act 1991 (1991 No 100).
Section 31(2): amended, on 14 May 1998, by section 8 of the Trade in Endangered Species Amendment Act 1998 (1998 No 17).
Section 31(3): amended, on 12 August 1991, by section 4(2) of the Trade in Endangered Species Amendment Act 1991 (1991 No 100).