Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Part I, Section 2 (1)
(a) “animal” means any specimen, whether living or dead, of any species of wild fauna specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules, any other wildlife and includes any egg, sperm, tissue culture or embryo of any such animal; and includes any vertebrate and invertebrate or any part and derivative of them, but does not include any domestic animal
(c) “animal specimen” means – (i) any animal; (ii) any animal reproductive material; (iii) any tissue including the flesh, skin, bone, blood, lymph, scales, feather, horns or shell of any animal; and (iv) any readily recognisable part or derivative of a species specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife;
(tt) “species” includes any sub-species, variety, form or geographically separate population, whether wild or domestic, of any species;
(uu) “specimen” means a single item of wildlife (living or non-living) specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife and any part or derivative of it;
(w) “export” with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means to take or cause to be taken out of Guyana;
(z)“import” with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means the bringing in, causing to be brought in or the introduction of a specimen into Guyana by land, air or water, otherwise than in transit or by transshipment;
(dd) “introduction from the sea” means the transportation into Guyana of a specimen which is taken from the marine environment not under the jurisdiction of any state including the air space above the sea and the sea-bed and subsoil beneath the sea;
(gg) “Management Authority” means the national administrative body designated in accordance with Article IX, paragraph 1(a) of the Convention and shall have the same meaning as “Commission” within this Act;
(ccc) “Wildlife Scientific Committee” means the Wildlife Scientific Committee constituted by the Minister under section 8 which shall be the Scientific Authority in accordance with Article IX of the Convention.

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Part II, Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (a) The First Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix I of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendices.
Part VII, Section 27 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not import, export, or re-export any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has an Import Permit, Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, as the case maybe, granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 28. A person shall not introduce from the sea any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 31 (1) A person shall not import or re-export an animal listed in the First Schedule, bred in captivity, unless the animal originates from a breeding operation registered by the Authority of the country of export and such animal bred in captivity has been permanently marked, wherever practicable, in a manner so as to render alteration or modification by an unauthorised person as difficult as possible.
Section 31 (2) A person shall not export an animal listed in the First Schedule, bred in captivity, unless the animal originates from a breeding operation registered by the Commission and such animal bred in captivity has been permanently marked, wherever practicable, in a manner so as to render alteration or modification by an unauthorised person as difficult as possible.
Section 34 (1) Subject to section 36, where, with regard to an application for an Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, the Commission on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, is satisfied that ([...]) (c) in the case of wildlife listed in the First Schedule, an import permit has been issued by the competent authority of the state of destination.
Section 34 (2) Subject to section 36, where the Commission, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, in relation to an application for an Import Permit is satisfied that (c) an export permit or a re-export certificate or certificate of origin, authorising the import of any plant or animal, has been issued by the relevant authority of the exporting state, save and except wildlife listed in the First Schedule.
Section 34 (3) Subject to section 36, where the Commission, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, in respect of an application for a Certificate of the Introduction from the Sea of a specimen to which this Act relates is satisfied that (b) for species listed in the First Schedule, the specimen is not intended to be used for primarily commercial purposes.
Section 38 (1) The Commission shall not issue an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea retrospectively, in respect of any specimen specified in the First Schedule.
Section 45 (1) Notwithstanding section 3, a person shall not export, import, reexport, or introduce from the sea any wildlife not specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife unless the person has the prior written authorisation of the Commission.
Section 76 (1) Subject to any other law, a person shall not possess any wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife imported or introduced from the sea into Guyana or exported or re-exported from Guyana contrary to the provisions of this Act.
FIRST SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX I)

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Part II, Section 3. (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (b) The Second Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix II of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendices.
Part VII, Section 27 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not import, export, or re-export any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has an Import Permit, Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, as the case maybe, granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 28 A person shall not introduce from the sea any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 29 (2) An application under subsection (1) shall in the case of (a) an application for a permit to import any animal or plant specified in the Second Schedule shall be accompanied by a copy of a valid export permit issued and certified by the country of origin or a valid foreign re-export certificate issued by the country of re-export.
Section 38 (2) The Commission shall not issue an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea retrospectively in respect of any specimen of wildlife specified in the Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife.
Section 76 (1) Subject to any other law, a person shall not possess any wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife imported or introduced from the sea into Guyana or exported or re-exported from Guyana contrary to the provisions of this Act.
SECOND SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX II)

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Part II, Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (c) The Third Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix III of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendices.
Part VII. Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require..
Section 29 (2) An application under subsection (1) shall in the case of – (b) an application for a permit to import any species specified in the Third Schedule shall be accompanied by (i) a certificate of origin; or (ii) an export permit, where the species is being imported from a state which is Party to the Convention whose laws apply to that species; (c) an application for a certificate to re-export any wildlife specified in the Third Schedule shall be accompanied by a certificate of origin or export permit pertinent to such animal or plant.
THIRD SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX III)

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (a) The First Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix I of the Convention.
Section 3(1) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes. Section 6 (1) The functions of the Guyana Wildlife and Management Commission shall be to - (j) on the written approval of the Minister, implement the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee on whether or not a proposed export of a specimen specified in the First, Second or Third Schedules or any other wildlife will be detrimental to the survival of the particular species.
Section 9 (1) The functions of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be, but are not limited to, the following- (a) to advise the Commission on matters relating to the importation, exportation, re-exportation and introduction from the sea of species specified in the First, Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife.
Section 9 (2) The duties of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be – (b) to advise the Commission on whether or not a proposed export or introduction from the sea of a specimen specified in the First, Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife, will be detrimental to the survival of the particular species.
Section 27 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not import, export, or re-export any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has an Import Permit, Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, as the case maybe, granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 34 (1) Subject to section 36, where, with regard to an application for an Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, the Commission on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, is satisfied that – (a) the proposed export is within the limit of the recommended annual export quota (b) the proposed export will not be detrimental to the survival of the wildlife (species) concerned and the specimen to be exported (c) in the case of wildlife listed in the First Schedule, an import permit has been issued by the competent authority of the state of destination (d) the wildlife has not been obtained in contravention of any law, as well as such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (e) the transportation arrangements for any living specimen are adequate and minimise the risk of injury or damage to health of the wildlife (f) the exportation proposed is in the best interest of Guyana; and (g) the requirements of this Act have been complied with. Section 36 The Commission may refuse to grant an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea where it has reason to believe- (a) that the import, export, re-export or introduction from the sea, will be for purposes that are detrimental to the survival of the species (b) that the plant or animal has been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (f) the transportation arrangements, whether by land, sea or by air, for any living plant or animal are inadequate and present a serious risk of injury, or damage to the plant or animal.
Section 38 (1) The Commission shall not issue an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea retrospectively, in respect of any specimen specified in the First Schedule.
FIRST SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX I).
FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Part II, Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (a) The First Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix I of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes.
Section 9 (2) The duties of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be – (a) to advise the Commission on whether or not, in case of a proposed import of a specimen specified in the First Schedule, the importation is detrimental to the survival of the particular species. (c) to advise, in case of a proposed import of a live specimen specified in the First or Second Schedule, whether or not it is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for the specimen Section 27 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not import, export, or re-export any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has an Import Permit, Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, as the case maybe, granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require..
Section 34 (2) Import permit-Subject to section 36, where the Commission, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, in relation to an application for an Import Permit is satisfied that – (a) the import shall not be detrimental to the survival of the species concerned and the specimen to be imported (b) the wildlife has not been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (c) an export permit or a re-export certificate or certificate of origin, authorising the import of any plant or animal, has been issued by the relevant authority of the exporting state, save and except wildlife listed in the First Schedule (d) in case of a living specimen, the proposed recipient of such specimen is suitably equipped and competent to house and care for it (e) the import proposed is in the best interest of Guyana.
Section 36 The Commission may refuse to grant an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea where it has reason to believe- (a) that the import, export, re-export or introduction from the sea, will be for purposes that are detrimental to the survival of the species (b) that the plant or animal has been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (f) the transportation arrangements, whether by land, sea or by air, for any living plant or animal are inadequate and present a serious risk of injury, or damage to the plant or animal (g) an export permit or a re-export certificate or a certificate of origin, authorising the import of any plant or animal, has not been issued by the relevant authority of the exporting state.
Section 38 (1) The Commission shall not issue an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea retrospectively, in respect of any specimen specified in the First Schedule.
FIRST SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX I).
FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Part II, Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (a) The First Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix I of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes.
Section 6 (1) The functions of the Guyana Wildlife and Management Commission shall be to - (j) on the written approval of the Minister, implement the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee on whether or not a proposed export of a specimen specified in the First, Second or Third Schedules or any other wildlife will be detrimental to the survival of the particular species.
Section 9 (1) The functions of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be, but are not limited to, the following- (a) to advise the Commission on matters relating to the importation, exportation, re-exportation and introduction from the sea of species specified in the First, Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife.
Section 27 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not import, export, or re-export any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has an Import Permit, Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, as the case maybe, granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 34 (1) Subject to section 36, where, with regard to an application for an Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, the Commission on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, is satisfied that – (a) the proposed export is within the limit of the recommended annual export quota (b) the proposed export will not be detrimental to the survival of the wildlife (species) concerned and the specimen to be exported (c) in the case of wildlife listed in the First Schedule, an import permit has been issued by the competent authority of the state of destination (d) the wildlife has not been obtained in contravention of any law, as well as such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (e) the transportation arrangements for any living specimen are adequate and minimise the risk of injury or damage to health of the wildlife (f) the exportation proposed is in the best interest of Guyana; and (g) the requirements of this Act have been complied with.
Section 34 (2) Subject to section 36, where the Commission, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, in relation to an application for an Import Permit is satisfied that- (b) the wildlife has not been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (c) an export permit or a re-export certificate or certificate of origin, authorising the import of any plant or animal, has been issued by the relevant authority of the exporting state, save and except wildlife listed in the First Schedule.
Section 36 The Commission may refuse to grant an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea where it has reason to believe- (a) that the import, export, re-export or introduction from the sea, will be for purposes that are detrimental to the survival of the species (b) that the plant or animal has been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (f) the transportation arrangements, whether by land, sea or by air, for any living plant or animal are inadequate and present a serious risk of injury, or damage to the plant or animal.
Section 38 (1) The Commission shall not issue an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea retrospectively, in respect of any specimen specified in the First Schedule.
FIRST SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX I).
FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Part II, Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (a) The First Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix I of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes.
Section 9 (1) The functions of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be, but are not limited to, the following- (a) to advise the Commission on matters relating to the importation, exportation, re-exportation and introduction from the sea of species specified in the First, Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife.
Section 28. A person shall not introduce from the sea any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 34 (3) Subject to section 36, where the Commission, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, in respect of an application for a Certificate of the Introduction from the Sea of a specimen to which this Act relates is satisfied that – (a) the introduction from the sea of the specimen will not be detrimental to the survival of the species (b) for species listed in the First Schedule, the specimen is not intended to be used for primarily commercial purposes (c) in case of a living specimen, the proposed recipient of such specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for (d) in case of a living specimen, such specimen will be so prepared and transported so as to minimise the risk of injury to, deterioration of the health or cruel treatment of the specimen it (e) the specimen has not been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a Party (f) the proposed introduction from the sea of the specimen is in the best interest of Guyana.
Section 36 The Commission may refuse to grant an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea where it has reason to believe- (a) that the import, export, re-export or introduction from the sea, will be for purposes that are detrimental to the survival of the species (b) that the plant or animal has been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (f) the transportation arrangements, whether by land, sea or by air, for any living plant or animal are inadequate and present a serious risk of injury, or damage to the plant or animal.
Section 38 (1) The Commission shall not issue an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea retrospectively, in respect of any specimen specified in the First Schedule. FIRST SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX I).
FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Part II, Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (b) The Second Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix II of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes..
Section 6 (1) The functions of the Guyana Wildlife and Management Commission shall be to - (j) on the written approval of the Minister, implement the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee on whether or not a proposed export of a specimen specified in the First, Second or Third Schedules or any other wildlife will be detrimental to the survival of the particular species. Section 9 (1) The functions of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be, but are not limited to, the following- (a) to advise the Commission on matters relating to the importation, exportation, re-exportation and introduction from the sea of species specified in the First, Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife.
Section 9 (2) The duties of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be – (b) to advise the Commission on whether or not a proposed export or introduction from the sea of a specimen specified in the First, Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife, will be detrimental to the survival of the particular species.
Section 27 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not import, export, or re-export any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has an Import Permit, Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, as the case maybe, granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 29 (2) An application under subsection (1) shall in the case of – (a) an application for a permit to import any animal or plant specified in the Second Schedule shall be accompanied
by a copy of a valid export permit issued and certified by the country of origin or a valid foreign re-export certificate issued by the country of re-export .
Section 34 (1) Subject to section 36, where, with regard to an application for an Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, the Commission on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, is satisfied that – (a) the proposed export is within the limit of the recommended annual export quota (b) the proposed export will not be detrimental to the survival of the wildlife (species) concerned and the specimen to be exported (d) the wildlife has not been obtained in contravention of any law, as well as such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (e) the transportation arrangements for any living specimen are adequate and minimise the risk of injury or damage to health of the wildlife (f) the exportation proposed is in the best interest of Guyana; and (g) the requirements of this Act have been complied with.
Section 36 The Commission may refuse to grant an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea where it has reason to believe- (a) that the import, export, re-export or introduction from the sea, will be for purposes that are detrimental to the survival of the species (b) that the plant or animal has been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (f) the transportation arrangements, whether by land, sea or by air, for any living plant or animal are inadequate and present a serious risk of injury, or damage to the plant or animal.
Section 38 (2) The Commission shall not issue an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea retrospectively in respect of any specimen of wildlife specified in the Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife unless – (a) the Commission and any relevant authority are satisfied that no irregularity is attributable to the importer, exporter or re-exporter of any specimen (b) the importation, exportation or re-exportation of the specimen is in accordance with this Act and any other laws of Guyana and any other state.
SECOND SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX II).
FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Section 9 (2) The duties of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be – (b) to advise the Commission on whether or not a proposed export or introduction from the sea of a specimen specified in the First, Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife, will be detrimental to the survival of the particular species (d) to monitor the export permits granted for any wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules and any other wildlife and authorisations given for the export of other wildlife not within the scope of section 3, as well as actual exports of such specimens; and to advise the Commission of suitable measures to be taken to limit the grant of export permits and authorisations when it has determined that it is necessary to maintain the species throughout its range at a level consistent with its role in the ecosystems, and well above the level at which that species may become eligible for inclusion in the First Schedule.

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (b) The Second Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix II of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes. Section 29 (2) An application under subsection (1) shall in the case of – (a) an application for a permit to import any animal or plant specified in the Second Schedule shall be accompanied by a copy of a valid export permit issued and certified by the country of origin or a valid foreign re-export certificate issued by the country of re-export.
Section 34 (2) Import permit-Subject to section 36, where the Commission, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, in relation to an application for an Import Permit is satisfied that – (c) an export permit or a re-export certificate or certificate of origin, authorising the import of any plant or animal, has been issued by the relevant authority of the exporting state, save and except wildlife listed in the First Schedule.
SECOND SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX II).
FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

Wildlife Conservation And Management Act

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (b) The Second Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix II of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes.
Section 27 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not import, export, or re-export any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has an Import Permit, Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, as the case maybe, granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 29 (2) An application under subsection (1) shall in the case of – (a) an application for a permit to import any animal or plant specified in the Second Schedule shall be accompanied by a copy of a valid export permit issued and certified by the country of origin or a valid foreign re-export certificate issued by the country of re-export
Section 34 (1) Subject to section 36, where, with regard to an application for an Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, the Commission on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, is satisfied that – (a) the proposed export is within the limit of the recommended annual export quota (b) the proposed export will not be detrimental to the survival of the wildlife (species) concerned and the specimen to be exported (d) the wildlife has not been obtained in contravention of any law, as well as such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (e) the transportation arrangements for any living specimen are adequate and minimise the risk of injury or damage to health of the wildlife (f) the exportation proposed is in the best interest of Guyana; and (g) the requirements of this Act have been complied with.
Section 34 (2) Subject to section 36, where the Commission, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, in relation to an application for an Import Permit is satisfied that- (b) the wildlife has not been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (c) an export permit or a re-export certificate or certificate of origin, authorising the import of any plant or animal, has been issued by the relevant authority of the exporting state, save and except wildlife listed in the First Schedule
Section 36 The Commission may refuse to grant an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea where it has reason to believe- (a) that the import, export, re-export or introduction from the sea, will be for purposes that are detrimental to the survival of the species (b) that the plant or animal has been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (f) the transportation arrangements, whether by land, sea or by air, for any living plant or animal are inadequate and present a serious risk of injury, or damage to the plant or animal.
Section 38 (2) The Commission shall not issue an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea retrospectively in respect of any specimen of wildlife specified in the Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife unless – (a) the Commission and any relevant authority are satisfied that no irregularity is attributable to the importer, exporter or re-exporter of any specimen (b) the importation, exportation or re-exportation of the specimen is in accordance with this Act and any other laws of Guyana and any other state.
SECOND SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX II).FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

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Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (b) The Second Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix II of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 34 (3) Subject to section 36, where the Commission, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, in respect of an application for a Certificate of the Introduction from the Sea of a specimen to which this Act relates is satisfied that – (a) the introduction from the sea of the specimen will not be detrimental to the survival of the species (c) in case of a living specimen, the proposed recipient of such specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for (d) in case of a living specimen, such specimen will be so prepared and transported so as to minimise the risk of injury to, deterioration of the health or cruel treatment of the specimen it (e) the specimen has not been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a Party (f) the proposed introduction from the sea of the specimen is in the best interest of Guyana Section 36 The Commission may refuse to grant an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea where it has reason to believe- (a) that the import, export, re-export or introduction from the sea, will be for purposes that are detrimental to the survival of the species (b) that the plant or animal has been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (f) the transportation arrangements, whether by land, sea or by air, for any living plant or animal are inadequate and present a serious risk of injury, or damage to the plant or animal.
Section 38 (1) The Commission shall not issue an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea retrospectively, in respect of any specimen specified in the First Schedule.
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FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

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Section 9 (1) The functions of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be, but are not limited to, the following- (a) to advise the Commission on matters relating to the importation, exportation, re-exportation and introduction from the sea of species specified in the First, Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife.
Section 9 (2) The duties of the Wildlife Scientific Committee shall be – (b) to advise the Commission on whether or not a proposed export or introduction from the sea of a specimen specified in the First, Second or Third Schedule or any other wildlife, will be detrimental to the survival of the particular species.
Section 34 (3) Subject to section 36, where the Commission, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, in respect of an application for a Certificate of the Introduction from the Sea of a specimen to which this Act relates is satisfied that ([...])
Section 35 (3) A Certificate of Introduction from the Sea of a specimen shall be valid for a period not exceeding six months from the date of issue

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Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (c) The Third Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix III of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes.
Section 27 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not import, export, or re-export any specimen of a species of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife, unless the person has an Import Permit, Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, as the case maybe, granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 34 (1) Subject to section 36, where, with regard to an application for an Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, the Commission on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, is satisfied that – (a) the proposed export is within the limit of the recommended annual export quota (b) the proposed export will not be detrimental to the survival of the wildlife (species) concerned and the specimen to be exported (d) the wildlife has not been obtained in contravention of any law, as well as such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (e) the transportation arrangements for any living specimen are adequate and minimise the risk of injury or damage to health of the wildlife (f) the exportation proposed is in the best interest of Guyana; and (g) the requirements of this Act have been complied with. Section 36 The Commission may refuse to grant an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea where it has reason to believe- (a) that the import, export, re-export or introduction from the sea, will be for purposes that are detrimental to the survival of the species (b) that the plant or animal has been obtained in contravention of any law including such other obligations deriving from any treaty, convention or international agreement to which Guyana is a party (f) the transportation arrangements, whether by land, sea or by air, for any living plant or animal are inadequate and present a serious risk of injury, or damage to the plant or animal.
THIRD SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX III).
FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

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Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (c) The Third Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix III of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 29 (2) An application under subsection (1) shall in the case of – (b) an application for a permit to import any species specified in the Third Schedule shall be accompanied by – (i) a certificate of origin or (ii) an export permit, where the species is being imported from a state which is Party to the Convention whose laws apply to that species.
THIRD SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX III).
FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

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Section 3 (1) This Act applies to all wildlife species including those listed in (c) The Third Schedule which lists all species included in Appendix III of the Convention.
Section 3 (2) The First, Second and Third Schedules are automatically amended when amendments to Appendices I, II or III of CITES enter into force as amendments to the CITES Appendixes.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
Section 29 (2) An application under subsection (1) shall in the case of – (c) an application for a certificate to re-export any wildlife specified in the Third Schedule shall be accompanied by a certificate of origin or export permit pertinent to such animal or plant.
THIRD SCHEDULE (CITES APPENDIX III).
FIFTH SCHEDULE -FORM OF LICENCES-FORM A- APPLICATION FOR PERMIT/CERTIFICATE TO TRADE, IMPORT, EXPORT, RE-EXPORT OR INTRODUCE FROM THE SEA ANIMALS OR PLANTS LISTED IN THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD SCHEDULE OR ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

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Section 35 (1) An Export Permit and a Re-Export Certificate shall be valid for a period not exceeding six months from the date of issue.
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Section 2- Interpretation- In this Act- (1) (uu) “specimen” means a single item of wildlife (living or non-living) specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife and any part or derivative of it(2) For the purposes of this Act, where an Section consists of or is derived from a specimen and other material, two or more specimens, or two or more specimens and other material, that Section shall be deemed to be a separate Section, being respectively (a) that specimen and an Section consisting of that material (b) each of those specimens (c) each of those specimens and an Section consisting of that material.
Section 29 (1) Any person who proposes to import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea any wildlife specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall, before commencing any action related to the import, export, reexport or introduction from the sea of any wildlife specimen, apply to the Commission for an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, as the case may be, in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Fifth Schedule, accompanied by the fee prescribed in the Fourth Schedule and such information or document as the Authority may require.
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Section 44 (1) An unused or expired Import Permit, Export Permit, Re-Export Certificate or Certificate of the Introduction from the Sea shall be returned to the Commission within fourteen days from the expiration of the permit or certificate (2) The Commission shall cancel and retain a used export permit and re-export certificate issued by the relevant authorities of a foreign state and the corresponding Import Permit

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Section 48. The Commission may cause any specimen which is being imported or exported to be marked with such mark or other suitable means so as to prevent the imitation of the specimen by any person not authorised to import or export the specimen

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Section 46 (1) Where a specimen is brought into Guyana – (a) for the purposes of transhipment to another state; or (b) as part of an aircraft’s stores or ship’s stores that specimen shall not be taken to have been imported into Guyana, and when it leaves Guyana, shall not be taken to be exported from Guyana.

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Section 82. The provisions of this Act in respect of specimens specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall not apply to any such specimen that is to be exported or re-exported where – (a) the Commission is satisfied that the specimen was acquired before the commencement date of the Act; and (b) the Commission grants a certificate, that is to say, a Pre-Act Certificate, to that effect.

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Section 16 (3) An animal specimen included in the First Schedule bred in captivity for commercial purposes shall be deemed to be a specimen included in the Second Schedule –

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Section 17 Where, in relation to the export of an animal specimen, the Commission is satisfied that the specimen was bred in captivity, the Commission shall issue a Captive Bred Certificate to that effect, which shall take the place of an Export permit required under section 27(1).

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Section 62
(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Commission may, on the application of an institution or an individual in Guyana or in any other state, who is engaged in activities specified in subsection (2), by order published in the Gazette, declare that institution to be an approved institution or that individual to be an approved individual in relation to a specimen or species specified in the order.
(2) The activities referred to in subsection (1) are activities relating to (a) species of flora and fauna; (b) herbarium specimens; and (c) preserved, dried or embedded museum specimens in Guyana or in any other state.
(3) An order under subsection (1) shall have effect – (a) for the purpose of permitting the non-commercial loan, donation or exchange of the specimen or species specified in the order; and (b) for such period as may be determined by the Commission after consultation with the Wildlife Scientific Committee, and specified in the order.
(4) The Commission shall not declare an institution to be an approved institution unless it is satisfied as to the matters specified in subsection (5).
(5) The matters referred to in subsection (4) are as follows – (a) the institution – (i) is owned, controlled or administered by the Government or government of any other state; or (ii) in any other case, does not engage in commercial transactions in the specimen or species specified in the order; (b) the artificial propagation of plants or public exhibition of specimens, for scientific or educational purposes, is the major function of the institution; (c) one of the institution's primary functions is the carrying out of research or investigation into specimens or species; (d) where the institution is situated in Guyana, it is engaged in commercial transactions only in relation to specimens that are, or are derived from – (i) wildlife that were bred in captivity or artificially propagated; or (ii) specimens that have been taken in accordance with an approved management programme; (e) where the institution is situated outside of Guyana, it does not engage in commercial transactions in specimens – (i) that are, or are derived from, native Guyana species of flora and fauna; or (ii) specified in the First Schedule unless they are derived from wildlife (other than native Guyana wildlife) that were or artificially propagated;
Section 63. The provisions of Parts IV, V, VI and VII do not apply in the case of non-commercial loans, donations and exchanges between institutions and individuals approved pursuant to section 62, registered by the Commission, of herbarium specimens, other preserved or dried or embedded museum specimens, and live plant material which carries a label issued or approved by the Commission.
Section 82. The provisions of this Act in respect of specimens specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall not apply to any such specimen that is to be exported or re-exported where – (a) the Commission is satisfied that the specimen was acquired before the commencement date of the Act; and (b) the Commission grants a certificate, that is to say, a Pre-Act Certificate, to that effect

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Section 32 (1) Any person who fails to comply with sections 27(1), 27(2) or 28 commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to the penalties prescribed under paragraph D of the Sixth Schedule; and shall be disqualified from obtaining an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea for such period as the Magistrate determines. (2) Any person who, while disqualified from holding an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea under subsection (1), obtains or attempts to obtain such permit or certificate commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to the penalties prescribed under paragraph D of the Sixth Schedule. (3) A person convicted of an offence under subsection (2) shall be disqualified for a period of not less than twelve months from the date of conviction from holding or obtaining an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea, and on a second conviction for a like offence shall be permanently disqualified from obtaining an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea.
Section 40 (1) The Commission may suspend an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea for a breach of any provision of this Act or of any term or condition subject to which the permit or certificate is granted.
Section 41 (1) The Commission may cancel an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea (a) upon breach of a condition subject to which the permit or certificate was granted (b) where the holder of the permit or certificate contravenes any provision of this Act or any other law administered by the Commission (c) where the holder of the permit or certificate has been found guilty of an offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act (d) where the holder of the permit or certificate has been found guilty of an offence under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act (e) where the Commission is satisfied that information which was misleading, false or deceptive was submitted to it in support of the application for the permit or certificate and on the basis of which the permit or certificate was granted (f) upon failure of the holder of the permit or certificate to keep accurate records in accordance with section 64 (g) where there has been an outbreak of disease among any animal or plant in respect of which a permit or certificate was issued or there is a reason to believe that such an outbreak is imminent; (h) if the Commission is of the opinion that the permit or certificate granted is not in the interest of Guyana; or (i) for any other reason where the Commission thinks it is proper to do so.
Section 79. (1) Every specimen in respect of which there is a conviction for an offence against this Act shall be forfeited by the Court to the State. (2) Where any specimen is forfeited to the State under subsection (1), the Court may, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, order that the specimen be –
(a) returned to the wild, in which case the costs associated with return shall be borne by the person found guilty of the offence; (b) stored or kept in, placed under the control or management of, or donated to an approved institution or
person; (c) returned to its owner’s or country of origin, in which case the costs associated with return shall be borne by the person found guilty of the offence;
(d) otherwise dealt with in such a manner as may best contribute to the welfare of the specimen, as determined by the Wildlife Scientific Committee.
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Section 78 (3) Any expenses incurred under this section as a result of seizure, including costs of custody, transportation and disposal of specimens or of maintaining live animals and plants during the time of seizure, is recoverable as a debt from the person in whose custody the species or specimen was seized.

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Section 6. The functions of the Commission shall be to – (u) with the written approval of the Minister, designate ports of exit and entry through which species listed in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife shall be imported, exported or re-exported.
Section 7. The duties of the Commission shall be to –(c) review and propose, after consultation with the Wildlife Scientific Committee, guidelines, where necessary to the provisions of Part IX, regarding the method of transport, including container and other packaging requirements necessary for transport of a specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules.
Section 34 (1) Subject to section 36, where, with regard to an application for an Export Permit or a Re-Export Certificate, the Commission on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, is satisfied that – (d) in case of a living specimen, such specimen will be so prepared and transported so as to minimise the risk of injury to, deterioration of the health or cruel treatment of the specimen.
Section 36 The Commission may refuse to grant an Import Permit, Export Permit, a Re-Export Certificate or a Certificate of Introduction from the Sea where it has reason to believe – (F) the transportation arrangements, whether by land, sea or by air, for any living plant or animal are inadequate and present a serious risk of injury, or damage to the plant or animal;
Section 52. Every person who exports, imports or re-exports a live animal or plant shall, where it is transported by land, sea or air, prepare it for transportation and transport it in accordance with the IATA Regulations. (2) A person who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence

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Section 78 (1) If an authorised person suspects that an offence contrary to this Act has been committed the authorised person may – (a) detain and seize any specimen which the authorised person reasonably suspects is kept in contravention of this Act; (b) seize anything which the authorised person reasonably suspects to be transported, acquired or traded in contravention of this Act..
Section 79 (1) Every specimen in respect of which there is a conviction for an offence against this Act shall be forfeited by the Court to the State. (2) Where any specimen is forfeited to the State under subsection (1), the Court may, on the advice of the Wildlife Scientific Committee, order that the specimen be – (a) returned to the wild, in which case the costs associated with return shall be borne by the person found guilty of the offence; (b) stored or kept in, placed under the control or management of, or donated to an approved institution or person; (c) returned to its owner’s or country of origin, in which case the costs associated with return shall be borne by the person found guilty of the offence; (d) otherwise dealt with in such a manner as may best contribute to the welfare of the specimen, as determined by the Wildlife Scientific Committee.

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Section 64 (1) Every person who is granted a licence, permit or certificate shall keep for inspection by duly authorised officers, accurate books, documents, records or particulars in a register to be called the Wildlife Register relating to any specimen specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife showing – (a) the number of specimens the person has imported, exported, re-exported or introduced from the sea; (b) the date of such importation, exportation, re-exportation or introduction from the sea; (c) the geographical origin of the specimens exported; (d) the mortality of specimens imported, exported, reexported or introduced from the sea; (e) the morbidity, condition and quality of specimens imported, exported, re-exported or introduced from the sea; and (f) such other information as the Commission may require.
Section 65. (1) The Commission shall keep registers which shall contain – (e) the names, addresses and other particulars of licensed commercial importers and exporters; (f) the name of the person to whom the permit or certificate is granted; (g) the type of permit or certificate granted;(h) the date on which the permit or certificate was granted or renewed; (i) the date of expiration of the permit or certificate; (j) the date and reason for revocation and suspension of the permit or certificate and in respect of suspension, its period; (k) the specimen or class of specimen of wildlife in respect of which the permit is granted; (l) the number of the permit or certificate; and (m) any other relevant information.

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Section 7 (e) to prepare annual reports regarding the importation, exportation, re-exportation and introduction from the sea of wildlife specified in the First, Second and Third Schedules or any other wildlife.
Section 65 (1) The Commission shall keep registers which shall contain – (e) the names, addresses and other particulars of licensed commercial importers and exporters; (f) the name of the person to whom the permit or certificate is granted; (g) the type of permit or certificate granted;(h) the date on which the permit or certificate was granted or renewed; (i) the date of expiration of the permit or certificate; (j) the date and reason for revocation and suspension of the permit or certificate and in respect of suspension, its period; (k) the specimen or class of specimen of wildlife in respect of which the permit is granted; (l) the number of the permit or certificate; and (m) any other relevant information.
Section 65 (2) The Commission shall prepare or cause to be prepared, an annual report containing a summary of the information specified in subsection (1)

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Section 65 (3) The information referred to in subsection (2) shall be open for inspection by the public at the offices of the Commission during office hours, free of charge, and the Commission shall, on payment of the specified fee, cause to be made copies of any entry in such register.

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Section 4 (3) The Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission is designated as the CITES Management Authority for Guyana.
Section 6 (1) The functions of the Commission shall be to – (i) grant, amend and cancel licences, permits and certificates in respect of activities related to species of wildlife ([...])
Section 8. The Minister may by order, appoint not less than five nor more than seven qualified persons to comprise the Wildlife Scientific Committee which shall be the CITES Scientific Authority of Guyana.