49J. Conditions for import of scheduled specimens
49J. Conditions for import of scheduled specimens.— (1) The import of any specimen of a species included in Appendix I of Schedule IV shall require the prior grant and presentation of an import permit and either an export permit or a re-export certificate from the country of export.
An import permit for a specimen of a species listed in Appendix I of Schedule IV shall not be granted unless—
the Management Authority is satisfied that the specimen concerned will not be used for primarily commercial purposes;
the Scientific Authority has advised that the import will be for purposes which are not detrimental to the survival of the species; and
the Scientific Authority is satisfied that the proposed recipient of a living specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for it.
The import of any specimen of a species included in Appendix II of Schedule IV shall require the prior presentation of either an export permit or a re-export certificate issued by the country of export.
The import of any specimen of a species included in Appendix III of Schedule IV shall require the prior presentation of—
a certificate of origin; or
in the case where the import is from a country which has included the species in Appendix III of the Convention, an export permit; or
a re-export certificate granted by the country of re-export.
Amendment notes (1)
- Ins w.e.f. 1-4-2023 . Ins. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 30 (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).