ENDANGERED SPECIES (CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRAFFIC) ACT

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LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA  

ENDANGERED SPECIES (CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRAFFIC) ACT

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1. Prohibition of hunting of or trading in wild animals.
2. Regulation of export and import of species specified in the Second Schedule.
3. Permits and certificates.
4. Alteration of Schedules and exemptions.
5. Penalties, forfeitures, etc.
6. Records.
7. Power to make regulations.
8. Interpretation.
9. Short title.

SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE – Animals in relation to which international trade is absolutely prohibited

SECOND SCHEDULE – Animals in relation to which international trade may only be conducted under licence

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ENDANGERED SPECIES (CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRAFFIC) ACT

An Act to provide for the conservation and management of Nigeria’s wild life and the protection of some of her endangered species in danger of extinction as a result of over‐exploitation, as required under certain international treaties to which Nigeria is a signatory.

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[20th April, 1985]                        [Commencement.]

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