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Recognizing , in addition, that international co-operation is essential for the protection of certain species of wild fauna and flora against over-exploitation through international trade; ...
ARTICLE-I: Definitions [go to this ARTICLE]
ARTICLE-II: Fundamental Principles [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. Appendix I shall include all species threatened with extinction which are or may be affected by trade. Trade in specimens of these species must be subject to particularly strict regulation in order not to endanger further their survival and must only be authorized in exceptional circumstances. ...
... 1. Appendix I shall include all species threatened with extinction which are or may be affected by trade. Trade in specimens of these species must be subject to particularly strict regulation in order not to endanger further their survival and must only be authorized in exceptional circumstances. ...
... (a) all species which although not necessarily now threatened with extinction may become so unless trade in specimens of such species is subject to strict regulation in order to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival; and ...
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(b) other species which must be subject to regulation in order that trade in specimens of certain species referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph may be brought under effective control. ...
... 3. Appendix III shall include all species which any Party identifies as being subject to regulation within its jurisdiction for the purpose of preventing or restricting exploitation, and as needing the co-operation of other Parties in the control of trade. ...
... 4. The Parties shall not allow trade in specimens of species included in Appendices I, II and III except in accordance with the provisions of the present Convention. ...
ARTICLE-III: Regulation of Trade in Specimens of Species Included in Appendix I [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. All trade in specimens of species included in Appendix I shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Article. ...
ARTICLE-IV: Regulation of Trade in Specimens of Species Included in Appendix II [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. All trade in specimens of species included in Appendix II shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Article. ...
ARTICLE-V: Regulation of Trade in Specimens of Species Included in Appendix III [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. All trade in specimens of species included in Appendix III shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Article. ...
ARTICLE-VII: Exemptions and Other Special Provisions Relating to Trade [go to this ARTICLE]
ARTICLE-VIII: Measures to Be Taken by the Parties [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. The Parties shall take appropriate measures to enforce the provisions of the present Convention and to prohibit trade in specimens in violation thereof. These shall include measures: ...
... 3. As far as possible, the Parties shall ensure that specimens shall pass through any formalities required for trade with a minimum of delay. To facilitate such passage, a Party may designate ports of exit and ports of entry at which specimens must be presented for clearance. The Parties shall ensure further that all living specimens, during any period of transit, holding or shipment, are properly cared for so as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment. ...
... 6. Each Party shall maintain records of trade in specimens of species included in Appendices I, II and III which shall cover: ...
... (b) the number and type of permits and certificates granted; the States with which such trade occurred; the numbers or quantities and types of specimens, names of species as included in Appendices I, II and III and, where applicable, the size and sex of the specimens in question. ...
ARTICLE-X: Trade with States not Party to the Convention [go to this ARTICLE]
ARTICLE-XIII: International Measures [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. When the Secretariat in the light of information received is satisfied that any species included in Appendix I or II is being affected adversely by trade in specimens of that species or that the provisions of the present Convention are not being effectively implemented, it shall communicate such information to the authorized Management Authority of the Party or Parties concerned. ...
ARTICLE-XIV: Effect on Domestic Legislation and International Conventions [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) stricter domestic measures regarding the conditions for trade, taking, possession or transport of specimens of species included in Appendices I, II and III, or the complete prohibition thereof; or ...
... (b) domestic measures restricting or prohibiting trade, taking, possession or transport of species not included in Appendix I, II or III. ...
... 2. The provisions of the present Convention shall in no way affect the provisions of any domestic measures or the obligations of Parties deriving from any treaty, convention, or international agreement relating to other aspects of trade, taking, possession or transport of specimens which is in force or subsequently may enter into force for any Party including any measure pertaining to the Customs, public health, veterinary or plant quarantine fields. ...
... 3. The provisions of the present Convention shall in no way affect the provisions of, or the obligations deriving from, any treaty, convention or international agreement concluded or which may be concluded between States creating a union or regional trade agreement establishing or maintaining a common external Customs control and removing Customs control between the parties thereto insofar as they relate to trade among the States members of that union or agreement. ...
... 3. The provisions of the present Convention shall in no way affect the provisions of, or the obligations deriving from, any treaty, convention or international agreement concluded or which may be concluded between States creating a union or regional trade agreement establishing or maintaining a common external Customs control and removing Customs control between the parties thereto insofar as they relate to trade among the States members of that union or agreement. ...
... 4. A State party to the present Convention, which is also a party to any other treaty, convention or international agreement which is in force at the time of the coming into force of the present Convention and under the provisions of which protection is afforded to marine species included in Appendix II, shall be relieved of the obligations imposed on it under the provisions of the present Convention with respect to trade in specimens of species included in Appendix II that are taken by ships registered in that State and in accordance with the provisions of such other treaty, convention or international agreement. ...
ARTICLE-XV: Amendments to Appendices I and II [go to this ARTICLE]
... 3. During the period of 90 days provided for by sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph 1 or sub-paragraph (l) of paragraph 2 of this Article any Party may by notification in writing to the Depositary Government make a reservation with respect to the amendment. Until such reservation is withdrawn the Party shall be treated as a State not a Party to the present Convention with respect to trade in the species concerned. ...
ARTICLE-XVI: Appendix III and Amendments thereto [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. Each list submitted under the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article shall be communicated to the Parties by the Secretariat as soon as possible after receiving it. The list shall take effect as part of Appendix III 90 days after the date of such communication. At any time after the communication of such list, any Party may by notification in writing to the Depositary Government enter a reservation with respect to any species or any parts or derivatives, and until such reservation is withdrawn, the State shall be treated as a State not a Party to the present Convention with respect to trade in the species or part or derivative concerned. ...
ARTICLE-XXIII: Reservations [go to this ARTICLE]
... 3. Until a Party withdraws its reservation entered under the provisions of this Article, it shall be treated as a State not a Party to the present Convention with respect to trade in the particular species or parts or derivatives specified in such reservation. ...