Article 1
Object
Article 2
Definitions
Article 2a
References to importation etc.
Article 3
Scope
Article 4
Introduction into Great Britain
Article 5
Export or re-export from Great Britain
Article 6
Rejection of applications for permits and certificates referred to in Articles 4, 5 and 10
Article 7
Derogations
Article 8
Provisions relating to the control of commercial activities
Article 9
Movement of live specimens
Article 10
Certificates to be issued
Article 11
Validity of and special conditions for permits and certificates
Article 12
Places of introduction and export
Article 13
Management and scientific authorities and other competent authorities
Article 14
Monitoring of compliance and investigation of infringements
Article 15
Communication of information
Article 16
Sanctions
Article 17
The Scientific Review Group
Article 18
Regulations
Article 19
(1) In accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in...
Article 20
Final provisions
Article 21
(1) Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 is hereby repealed.
Article 22
This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of...
ANNEX
Notes on interpretation of Annexes A, B, C and D
1.
Species included in Annexes A, B, C and D are...
2.
The abbreviation ‘ spp. ’ is used to denote all...
3.
Other references to taxa higher than species are for the...
4.
Species printed in bold in Annex A are listed there...
5.
The following abbreviations are used for plant taxa below the...
6.
The symbols ‘ (I) ’ , ‘ (II) ’ and...
7.
(I) against the name of a species or higher taxon...
8.
(II) against the name of a species or higher taxon...
9.
(III) against the name of a species or higher taxon...
10.
‘Cultivar’ means, following the definition of the 8th edition of...
11.
Hybrids may be specifically included in the Appendices but only...
12.
When a species is included in Annex A, B or...
13.
The terms and expressions below, used in annotations in these...
14.
As none of the species or higher taxa of FLORA...
15.
Urine, faeces and ambergris which are waste products and gained...
16.
In respect of fauna species listed in Annex D, this...
17.
In respect of flora species listed in Annex D, this...
Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97
of 9 December 1996
on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 130s (1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee ,
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189c of the Treaty ,
(1)
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 applies the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora in the Community with effect from 1 January 1984; whereas the purpose of the Convention is to protect endangered species of fauna and flora through controls on international trade in specimens of those species;
(2)
Whereas, in order to improve the protection of species of wild fauna and flora which are threatened by trade or likely to be so threatened, Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 must be replaced by a Regulation taking account of the scientific knowledge acquired since its adoption and the current structure of trade; whereas, moreover, the abolition of controls at internal borders resulting from the Single Market necessitates the adoption of stricter trade control measures at the Community's external borders, with documents and goods being checked at the customs office at the border where they are introduced;
(3)
Whereas the provisions of this Regulation do not prejudice any stricter measures which may be taken or maintained by Member States, in compliance with the Treaty, in particular with regard to the holding of specimens of species covered by this Regulation;
(4)
Whereas it is necessary to lay down objective criteria for the inclusion of species of wild fauna and flora in the Annexes to this Regulation;
(5)
Whereas the implementation of this Regulation necessitates the application of common conditions for the issue, use and presentation of documents relating to authorization of the introduction into the Community and the export or re-export from the Community of specimens of the species covered by this Regulation; whereas it is necessary to lay down specific provisions relating to the transit of specimens through the Community;
(6)
Whereas it is for a management authority of the Member State of destination, assisted by the scientific authority of that Member State and, where appropriate, taking into account any opinion of the Scientific Review Group, to decide on the requests for introduction of specimens into the Community;
(7)
Whereas it is necessary to supplement the provisions on re-export with a consultation procedure, in order to limit the risk of infringement;
(8)
Whereas, in order to guarantee effective protection of species of wild fauna and flora, additional restrictions may be imposed on the introduction of specimens into, and the export thereof from, the Community; whereas, with regard to live specimens, these restrictions may be supplemented by restrictions at Community level on the holding or movement of such specimens within the Community;
(9)
Whereas it is necessary to lay down specific provisions applicable to captive-born and bred, or artificially propagated specimens, to specimens which are personal or household effects, and to non-commercial loans, donations or exchanges between registered scientists and scientific institutions;
(10)
Whereas there is a need, in order to ensure the broadest possible protection for species covered by this Regulation, to lay down provisions for controlling trade and movement of specimens within the Community, and the conditions for housing specimens; whereas the certificates issued under this Regulation, which contribute to controlling these activities, must be governed by common rules on their issue, validity and use;
(11)
Whereas measures should be taken to minimize the adverse effects on live specimens of transport to their destination, from or within the Community;
(12)
Whereas, to ensure effective controls and to facilitate customs procedures, customs offices should be designated, with trained personnel responsible for carrying out the necessary formalities and corresponding checks where specimens are introduced into the Community, in order to assign them a customs-approved treatment or use within the meaning of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code , or where they are exported or re-exported from the Community; whereas there should also be facilities guaranteeing that live specimens are adequately housed and cared for;
(13)
Whereas the implementation of this Regulation also calls for the designation of management and scientific authorities by the Member States;
(14)
Whereas informing the public and making them aware of the provisions of this Regulation, particularly at border crossing points, is likely to encourage compliance with these provisions;
(15)
Whereas, in order to ensure effective enforcement of this Regulation, Member States should closely monitor compliance with its provisions and, to that end, cooperate closely between themselves and with the Commission; whereas this requires the communication of information relating to the implementation of this Regulation;
(16)
Whereas the monitoring of levels of trade in the species of wild fauna and flora covered by this Regulation is of crucial importance for assessing the effects of trade on the conservation status of species; whereas detailed annual reports should be drawn up in a common format;
(17)
Whereas, in order to guarantee compliance with this Regulation, it is important that Member States impose sanctions for infringements in a manner which is both sufficient and appropriate to the nature and gravity of the infringement;
(18)
Whereas it is essential to lay down a Community procedure enabling the implementing provisions and amendments to the Annexes of this Regulation to be adopted within a suitable period; whereas a Committee must be set up to permit close and effective cooperation between the Member States and the Commission in this field;
(19)
Whereas the multitude of biological and ecological aspects to be considered in the implementation of this Regulation requires the setting up of a Scientific Review Group, whose opinions will be forwarded by the Commission to the Committee and the management bodies of the Member States, to assist them in making their decisions,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
OJ No C 26, 3.2.1992, p. 1, and OJ No C 131, 12.5.1994, p. 1.
OJ No C 223, 31.8.1992, p. 19.
Opinion of the European Parliament of 15 December 1995 (OJ No C 17, 22.1.1996, p. 430). Common position of the Council of 26 February 1996 (OJ No C 196, 6.7.1996, p. 58) and Decision of the European Parliament of 18 September 1996 (OJ No C 320, 28. 10. 1996).
OJ No L 384, 31.12.1982, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 558/95 (OJ No L 57, 15.3.1995, p. 1).
OJ No L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.