Suriname - International treaties – CITES
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Suriname
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Art. I
The legal framework provides for definitions (of key terms) identical in wording or effect as those set out in Article I.
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Whereas: The Republic of Suriname ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; that every country that has acceded to the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; If it is considered necessary to establish a Scientific Authority which will be involved in advising the CITES Management Authority for the implementation of the Convention. Has decided: 1. From 1 May 2016 to establish the CITES Scientific Authority. […] |
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
[extract] Whereas: The Republic of Suriname ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; that every country that has acceded to the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; that in accordance with Article IX of the CITES Convention as well as in the context of the coordination of the implementation of the aforementioned convention, a Management Authority must be established Has decided: 1. To designate the Head of […] as the CITES Management Authority. […] |
Art. II-1
The legal framework provides for strict regulation of trade in specimens of the species threatened with extinction listed in Appendix I of CITES, authorizing it only in exceptional circumstances, in order not to further endanger their survival.
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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)
Article. 1 [extract]: "Protected Species" means all species, mammals, birds and sea turtles and other species to be identified by State Order, which belong to a wild-living species in Suriname [...] Art. 2: It is prohibited to catch, kill, attempt to catch, attempt to kill protected animals, have in one's possession, have dead or alive for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, purchase, to trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import, or export. Art.3 : It is prohibited to have in one's possession hides, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts of protected animals, whether prepared or not, as well as the products made therefrom, for sale or for delivery, to offer for sale, to sell, to sell. buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import or export. Art.4: It is prohibited from the birds protected in Article 1: a.to take out, destroy, hold, hold for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver or transport eggs; b. deliberately disturbing, destroying or removing nests. Art. 5: The prohibitions set out in Articles 2, 3 and 4 do not apply: a. with regard to having, trading, transporting or exporting living or dead animals, hides and skins, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts, or products, eggs or nests made therefrom, of which the holder can demonstrate, that these animals or objects, either by himself or by a former keeper, were lawfully acquired before the entry into force of this law; b. to persons designated by the Director or the Head as his designated deputy who have been granted a permit under certain conditions to capture, kill or collect for a useful purpose. Before granting a permit, the Director or the Head, as his designated replacement, hears the Nature Conservation Commission. Art.8: It is prohibited: (a) to hunt for animal species other than those referred to in Article 6, unless this is expressly permitted on the basis of other provisions included in this Act; (b) to hunt for "game" or by means of nets for birds belonging to the "cage animal species" other than in possession of a valid hunting license or special permit; (g) take out, take away, disturb, destroy, have in their possession, outside the collection times to be determined by State Decree, as well as eggs of birds as well as eggs of sea turtles belonging to game birds, which may be different for different birds , offer for sale, sell, buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import or export. Art. 15: It is prohibited to import or transit the wild animals as well as eggs, eggshells, alive or dead, prepared or not, or derivate, when these are illegally obtained, prepared or transported, exported from the country of export, unless the contrary is proofed. It is prohibited to trade, import, introduce from the Sea, transit, export and transport of dead and living animals, as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs of endangered species which are regulated by international agreements which Suriname is party to. |
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State Order Negative list 2003
Appendix: The import and export of Endangered Animal Species (CITES app. I) Chapter 1 wildlife species or parts or products thereof including eggs require a permit. |
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Game State Order 2002
Art. 2 [extract]: 1. Other “protected animal species” include the animal species listed in Appendix 1. […] |
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State Order on Fish Inspection
Art. 6: Trade of Fish products which are endangered species on the CITES list is prohibited |
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Forest Management Act
Art. 49 (4): It is prohibited to trade, import, transit, export or transport timber, timber products, Non timber Forest Products or therewith manufactured in violation of for Suriname binding conventions on forest management, logging, the primary wood processing sector and endangered species of wild plants |
Art. II-2
The legal framework provides for:
a) strict regulation of trade in specimens of all species that may become threatened with extinction listed in Appendix II of CITES to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival;
b) regulation of trade in specimens of certain species to bring the trade in species listed in Appendix II of CITES referred to in sub-paragraph (a) under effective control.
a) strict regulation of trade in specimens of all species that may become threatened with extinction listed in Appendix II of CITES to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival;
b) regulation of trade in specimens of certain species to bring the trade in species listed in Appendix II of CITES referred to in sub-paragraph (a) under effective control.
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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)
Art. 5: The prohibitions set out in Articles 2, 3 and 4 do not apply: a. with regard to having, trading, transporting or exporting living or dead animals, hides and skins, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts, or products, eggs or nests made therefrom, of which the holder can demonstrate, that these animals or objects, either by himself or by a former keeper, were lawfully acquired before the entry into force of this law; b. to persons designated by the Director or the Head as his designated deputy who have been granted a permit under certain conditions to capture, kill or collect for a useful purpose. Before granting a permit, the Director or the Head, as his designated replacement, hears the Nature Conservation Commission. Art. 9: The Director or the Head as his designated substitute may grant a special permit to persons designated by him for a specific period of time and for a specific purpose for a scientific, educational or other useful purpose, under conditions to be set by him. to kill or collect area, without a hunting license, to hunt animal species designated by him in particular, belonging to the categories "game" and "cage animal species", or to collect eggs or nests from birds, belonging to the categories "game" and " cage animal species ". With regard to the animals and / or objects obtained in this way, the permit holder will be permitted to have them in their possession, to transport them or to export them. |
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Game State Order 2002
Art. 7: The import, landing from the sea, transit or export of game and cage animals, as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs, is permitted only under the following conditions: a. The maximum numbers of animals (quota) that may be used per year for the aforementioned activities for both commercial and non-commercial purposes will be determined by the Director or the Head as his designated replacement; b. the import, landing from sea, transit or export of the aforementioned animals as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs, is only permitted with a permit issued by the Director or the Head as his designated replacement, in which permit the conditions are specified. can be specified. |
Art. II-3
The legal framework allows for the cooperation with the other Parties to CITES in the control of trade of species listed in Appendix III (i.e. species subject to regulation within the country jurisdiction for the purpose of preventing or restricting their exploitation).
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Game Act
Art. 15: It is prohibited to import or transit the wild animals as well as eggs, eggshells, alive or dead, prepared or not, or derivate, when these are illegally obtained, prepared or transported, exported from the country of export, unless the contrary is proofed. It is prohibited to trade, import, introduce from the Sea, transit, export and transport of dead and living animals, as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs of endangered species which are regulated by international agreements which Suriname is party to. |
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II. To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: b) Communicate with the CITES Secretariat and other Party States regarding scientific and administrative enforcement and other matters implementing the Convention. e) Coordinating the implementation and enforcement of the treaty at the national level and cooperating with other international management authorities; |
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Forest Management Act
Art. 49 (4): It is prohibited to trade, import, transit, export or transport timber, timber products, Non timber Forest Products or therewith manufactured in violation of for Suriname binding conventions on forest management, logging, the primary wood processing sector and endangered species of wild plants |
Art. III-2
For the export of any specimen of the species included in Appendix I of CITES, the legal framework requires an export permit that may be granted only if:
a) the competent scientific authority of the State of export has advised that such export will not be detrimental to the survival of that species (non-detriment findings);
b) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the specimen was not obtained in contravention of the law of that State for the protection of fauna;
c) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment during the shipment of the specimen is minimized; and
d) the competent management authority is satisfied that an import permit has been granted for the specimen.
a) the competent scientific authority of the State of export has advised that such export will not be detrimental to the survival of that species (non-detriment findings);
b) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the specimen was not obtained in contravention of the law of that State for the protection of fauna;
c) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment during the shipment of the specimen is minimized; and
d) the competent management authority is satisfied that an import permit has been granted for the specimen.
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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)
Article. 1 [extract]: "Protected Species" means all species, mammals, birds and sea turtles and other species to be identified by State Order, which belong to a wild-living species in Suriname [...] Art. 2: It is prohibited to catch, kill, attempt to catch, attempt to kill protected animals, have in one's possession, have dead or alive for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, purchase, to trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import, or export. Art.3 : It is prohibited to have in one's possession hides, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts of protected animals, whether prepared or not, as well as the products made therefrom, for sale or for delivery, to offer for sale, to sell, to sell. buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import or export. Art.4: It is prohibited from the birds protected in Article 1: a.to take out, destroy, hold, hold for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver or transport eggs; b. deliberately disturbing, destroying or removing nests. Art. 5: The prohibitions set out in Articles 2, 3 and 4 do not apply: a. with regard to having, trading, transporting or exporting living or dead animals, hides and skins, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts, or products, eggs or nests made therefrom, of which the holder can demonstrate, that these animals or objects, either by himself or by a former keeper, were lawfully acquired before the entry into force of this law; b. to persons designated by the Director or the Head as his designated deputy who have been granted a permit under certain conditions to capture, kill or collect for a useful purpose. Before granting a permit, the Director or the Head, as his designated replacement, hears the Nature Conservation Commission. |
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State Order Negative list 2003
Appendix: The import and export of Endangered Animal Species (CITES app. I) Chapter 1 wildlife species or parts or products thereof including eggs require a permit. |
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
II. To provide that the CITES Scientific Authority is entrusted with the following tasks: a) advising the CITES Management Authority regarding an intended export of a specimen or species listed in Appendix I or II of the CITES Convention and its possible effect on the survival of the species concerned; |
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II. To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: f) Consult with the CITES Scientific Authority on the issuance and acceptance of CITES documents and on the nature and level of trade in species included in the CJTES Appendices; |
Art. III-3
For the import of any specimen of the species listed in Appendix I of CITES, the legal framework requires an import permit and either an export permit or a re-export certificate, providing that the import permit may be granted only if:
a) the competent scientific authority of the State of import has advised that the import purposes will not be detrimental to the survival of the species involved (non-detriment findings);
b) the competent scientific authority of the State of import is satisfied that the proposed recipient of any living specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for it; and
c) the competent management authority of the State of import is satisfied that the specimen is not to be used for primarily commercial purposes.
a) the competent scientific authority of the State of import has advised that the import purposes will not be detrimental to the survival of the species involved (non-detriment findings);
b) the competent scientific authority of the State of import is satisfied that the proposed recipient of any living specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for it; and
c) the competent management authority of the State of import is satisfied that the specimen is not to be used for primarily commercial purposes.
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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)
Art. 2: It is prohibited to catch, kill, attempt to catch, attempt to kill protected animals, have in one's possession, have dead or alive for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, purchase, to trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import, or export. Art.3 : It is prohibited to have in one's possession hides, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts of protected animals, whether prepared or not, as well as the products made therefrom, for sale or for delivery, to offer for sale, to sell, to sell. buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import or export. Art.4: It is prohibited from the birds protected in Article 1: a.to take out, destroy, hold, hold for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver or transport eggs; b. deliberately disturbing, destroying or removing nests. Art. 5: The prohibitions set out in Articles 2, 3 and 4 do not apply: a. with regard to having, trading, transporting or exporting living or dead animals, hides and skins, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts, or products, eggs or nests made therefrom, of which the holder can demonstrate, that these animals or objects, either by himself or by a former keeper, were lawfully acquired before the entry into force of this law; b. to persons designated by the Director or the Head as his designated deputy who has been granted a permit under certain conditions to capture, kill or collect for a useful purpose. Before granting a permit, the Director or the Head, as his designated replacement, hears the Nature Conservation Commission. |
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State Order Negative list 2003
Appendix: The import and export of Endangered Animal Species (CITES app. I) Chapter 1 wildlife species or parts or products thereof including eggs require a permit. |
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
Art. III: To determine that the CITIS Scientific Authority is entrusted with the following tasks: b) advising the CITES Management Authority in the event of a proposed import of a specimen or species included in Appendix I or II of the CITTES Convention, to what extent the purpose of the import will be detrimental to the survival of the species concerned ; c) advising the CITES Management Authority in the case of a proposed import of a live specimen as referred to in Appendix I or II of the CITES Convention, the collection and care of the specimen; |
Art. III-4
For the re-export of any specimen of the species listed in Appendix I of CITES, the legal framework requires a re-export certificate. A re-export certificate shall only be granted when the following conditions have been met:
(a) a Management Authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that the specimen was imported into that State in accordance with the provisions of the present Convention;
(b) a Management Authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that any living specimen will be so prepared and shipped as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment; and
(c) a Management Authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that an import permit has been granted for any living specimen.
(a) a Management Authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that the specimen was imported into that State in accordance with the provisions of the present Convention;
(b) a Management Authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that any living specimen will be so prepared and shipped as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment; and
(c) a Management Authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that an import permit has been granted for any living specimen.
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II. (extract): To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: (a) providing the documents required under the CITES convention in connection with the import and export of the animal and plant species referred to in the aforementioned convention and, if necessary, establishing conditions; [...] m) To carry out all of the duties of the CITES Management Authority, pursuant to the Resolutions of the Conference of the Party States to CITES |
Art. III-5
For the introduction from the sea of any specimen of the species listed in Appendix I of CITES the legal framework allows for the issuance of a certificate from the competent management authority only if:
a) the competent scientific authority of the State of introduction has advised that the introduction will not be detrimental to the survival of the species involved (non-detriment findings);
b) the competent management authority of the State of introduction is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for it; and
c) the competent management authority of the State of introduction is satisfied that the specimen is not to be used for primarily commercial purposes.
a) the competent scientific authority of the State of introduction has advised that the introduction will not be detrimental to the survival of the species involved (non-detriment findings);
b) the competent management authority of the State of introduction is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the specimen is suitably equipped to house and care for it; and
c) the competent management authority of the State of introduction is satisfied that the specimen is not to be used for primarily commercial purposes.
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State Order Negative list 2003
Appendix: The import and export of Endangered Animal Species (CITES app. I) Chapter 1 wildlife species or parts or products thereof including eggs require a permit. |
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract]: Whereas: The Republic of Suriname ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; that every country that has acceded to the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; If it is considered necessary to establish a Scientific Authority which will be involved in advising the CITES Management Authority for the implementation of the Convention. Has decided: 1. From 1 May 2016 to establish the CITES Scientific Authority. […] |
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
[extract]: Whereas: The Republic of Suriname ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; that every country that has acceded to the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; that in accordance with Article IX of the CITES Convention as well as in the context of the coordination of the implementation of the aforementioned convention, a Management Authority must be established Has decided: 1. To designate the Head of […] as the CITES Management Authority. […] |
Art. IV-2
For the export of any specimen of the species included in Appendix II of CITES, the legal framework requires an export permit that may be granted only if:
a) the competent scientific authority of the of the State of export has advised that such export will not be detrimental to the survival of that species (non-detriment findings);
b) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the specimen was not obtained in contravention of the legislation on fauna; and
c) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment during the shipment of the specimen is minimized.
a) the competent scientific authority of the of the State of export has advised that such export will not be detrimental to the survival of that species (non-detriment findings);
b) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the specimen was not obtained in contravention of the legislation on fauna; and
c) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment during the shipment of the specimen is minimized.
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority)
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract]: Whereas: The Republic of Suriname ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; that every country that has acceded to the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; If it is considered necessary to establish a Scientific Authority which will be involved in advising the CITES Management Authority for the implementation of the Convention. Has decided: 1. From 1 May 2016 to establish the CITES Scientific Authority. […] |
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
[extract] Whereas: The Republic of Suriname ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; that every country that has acceded to the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; that in accordance with Article IX of the CITES Convention as well as in the context of the coordination of the implementation of the aforementioned convention, a Management Authority must be established Has decided: 1. To designate the Head of […] as the CITES Management Authority. […] |
Art. IV-3
The legal framework requires a competent scientific authority to:
- monitor the export permits granted for specimens of species included in Appendix II of CITES and the actual exports of such specimens; and
- advise, whenever that authority determines that the export of specimens of any such species should be limited to maintain that species throughout its range at a level consistent with its role in the ecosystems in which it occurs and well above the level at which that species might become eligible for inclusion in Appendix I of CITES, the competent management authority of suitable measures to be taken to limit the grant of export permits for specimens of that species.
- monitor the export permits granted for specimens of species included in Appendix II of CITES and the actual exports of such specimens; and
- advise, whenever that authority determines that the export of specimens of any such species should be limited to maintain that species throughout its range at a level consistent with its role in the ecosystems in which it occurs and well above the level at which that species might become eligible for inclusion in Appendix I of CITES, the competent management authority of suitable measures to be taken to limit the grant of export permits for specimens of that species.
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority)
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
III To determine that the CITIS Scientific Authority is entrusted with the following tasks: a) advising the CITES Management Authority regarding an intended export of a specimen or species listed in Appendix I or II of the CITES Convention and its possible effect on the survival of the species concerned; b) advising the CITES Management Authority in the event of a proposed import of a specimen or species included in Appendix I or II of the CITES Convention, to what extent the purpose of the import will be detrimental to the survival of the species concerned ; c) advising the CITES Management Authority in the case of a proposed import of a live specimen as referred to in Appendix I or II of the CITES Convention, the collection and care of the specimen; d) supervising the provision of documents under the CITES Convention by the Management Authority in connection with the export of specimens of the Appendix II species, as well as the actual export of these specimens, and providing advice to the CITES Management Authority regarding the measures to be taken, including limiting the export licenses due to circumstances so require; e) advising the CITES Management Authority on the issuance and acceptance of CITES documents and on the nature and level of trade in species listed on the CITES Appendices; f) advising the CITES Management Authority on the establishment and management of quotas, the registration of traders and production activities, the setting up of reception centers and the preparation of proposals to amend the CITES Appendices; g) advising the CITES Management Authority on disposing of imported confiscated or confiscated specimens; h) advising the CITES Management Authority on any matter related to the conservation of the species listed in the Convention; i) to carry out all functions of the Scientific Authority under the Resolutions of the Conference of the Party States to CITES. annexes. |
Art. IV-4
For the import of any specimen of the species listed in Appendix II of CITES, the legal framework requires the prior presentation of either an export permit or a re-export certificate.
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Art. IV-5
For the re-export of any specimen of the species listed in Appendix II of CITES, the legal framework requires a re-export certificate that may be granted only if:
a) the competent management authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that the specimen was imported in accordance with the provisions of CITES; and
b) the competent management authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment during the shipment of the specimen is minimized.
a) the competent management authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that the specimen was imported in accordance with the provisions of CITES; and
b) the competent management authority of the State of re-export is satisfied that the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment during the shipment of the specimen is minimized.
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Art. IV-6
For the introduction from the sea of any specimen of the species listed in Appendix II of CITES, the legal framework requires a certificate from the competent Management Authority of the State of introduction, which may be granted only if:
a) the competent Scientific Authority of the State of introduction has advised that the introduction will not be detrimental to the survival of the species involved; and
b) the competent management authority of the State of introduction is satisfied that the specimen will be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment.
a) the competent Scientific Authority of the State of introduction has advised that the introduction will not be detrimental to the survival of the species involved; and
b) the competent management authority of the State of introduction is satisfied that the specimen will be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment.
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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)
Art. 15: It is prohibited to import or transit the wild animals as well as eggs, eggshells, alive or dead, prepared or not, or derivate, when these are illegally obtained, prepared or transported, exported from the country of export, unless the contrary is proofed. It is prohibited to trade, import, introduce from the Sea, transit, export and transport of dead and living animals, as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs of endangered species which are regulated by international agreements which Suriname is party to. |
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Game State Order 2002
Art. 7: The import, landing from sea, transit or export of animals belonging to game and cage species, as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs, is permitted only under the following conditions: a.The maximum numbers of animals (quota) that may be used per year for the aforementioned activities for both commercial and non-commercial purposes will be determined by the Director or the Head as his designated replacement; b. the import, landing from sea, transit or export of the aforementioned animals as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs, is only permitted with a permit issued by the Director or the Head as his designated replacement, in which permit the conditions further can be specified. |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Whereas: The Republic of Suriname ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; that every country that has acceded to the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; If it is considered necessary to establish a Scientific Authority which will be involved in advising the CITES Management Authority for the implementation of the Convention. Has decided: 1. From 1 May 2016 to establish the CITES Scientific Authority. […] |
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
[extract] Whereas: The Republic of Suriname ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; that every country that has acceded to the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; that in accordance with Article IX of the CITES Convention as well as in the context of the coordination of the implementation of the aforementioned convention, a Management Authority must be established Has decided: 1. To designate the Head of […] as the CITES Management Authority. […] |
Art. IV-7
The legal framework allows that certificates referred to in Article IV-6 may be granted in respect of periods not exceeding one year for total numbers of specimens to be introduced in such periods, on the advice of the competent scientific authority, in consultation with other national scientific authorities or, when appropriate, with international scientific authorities.
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Whereas: The Republic of Suriname ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; that every country that has acceded to the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; If it is considered necessary to establish a Scientific Authority which will be involved in advising the CITES Management Authority for the implementation of the Convention. Has decided: 1. From 1 May 2016 to establish the CITES Scientific Authority. […] Article IIIc: Advising the CITES Managing Authority in the event of a proposed importation of a live specimen as referred to in Appendix I or II of the CITES Convention, the shelter and care of the specimen; Article IV: If necessary, the Scientific Authority is authorized to have research carried out as well as to obtain expert advice from both national and international experts |
Art. V-2
For the export of any specimen of the species listed in Appendix III of CITES, the legal framework requires an export permit that may be granted only if:
a) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the specimen was not obtained in contravention of the legislation on fauna; and
b) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment during the shipment of the specimen is minimized.
a) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the specimen was not obtained in contravention of the legislation on fauna; and
b) the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment during the shipment of the specimen is minimized.
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II. (extract): To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks:[...] m) To carry out all of the duties of the CITES Management Authority, pursuant to the Resolutions of the Conference of the Party States to CITES |
Art. V-3
For the import of any specimen of the species listed in Appendix III of CITES (except in circumstances to which Article V-4 applies), the legal framework requires the prior presentation of a certificate of origin and, where the import is from a State which has included that species in Appendix III, an export permit.
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Art. V-4
In the case of re-export of any specimen of the species listed in Appendix III of CITES, the legal framework requires that a certificate granted by the competent management authority of the State of re-export that the specimen was processed in the country or is being re-exported shall be accepted by the State of import as evidence that the provisions of CITES have been complied with in respect of the specimen concerned.
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Art. VI-2
The legal framework requires that export permits:
- contain the information specified in Appendix IV of CITES (see Resolution Conf. 12.3); and
- may only be used for export within a period of six months from the date on which they were granted.
- contain the information specified in Appendix IV of CITES (see Resolution Conf. 12.3); and
- may only be used for export within a period of six months from the date on which they were granted.
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Game State Order 2002
Article. 7: Imports, landings from the sea, transit or export of animals belonging to the hunting game and to the species of caged animals, as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs, shall be permitted only under the following conditions: _ a. by the Director of Directors or. the Head as his designated replacement shall determine the maximum numbers of animals (quotas) which may be used per year for the abovementioned activities for both commercial and non-commercial purposes; (b) imports, landings from the sea, transit or export of the abovementioned animals and parts or products thereof, including eggs, shall be authorised only by authorization issued by the Director or Head as his designated substitute, under which the conditions may be specified. |
Art. VI-3
The legal framework allows that each permit or certificate contain the title of CITES, the name and stamp of the management authority granting it, and a control number assigned by the management authority (see Resolution Conf. 12.3).
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Game State Order 2002
Article. 7: Imports, landings from the sea, transit or export of animals belonging to the hunting game and to the species of caged animals, as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs, shall be permitted only under the following conditions: _ a. by the Director of Directors or. the Head as his designated replacement shall determine the maximum numbers of animals (quotas) which may be used per year for the abovementioned activities for both commercial and non-commercial purposes; (b) imports, landings from the sea, transit or export of the abovementioned animals and parts or products thereof, including eggs, shall be authorised only by authorization issued by the Director or Head as his designated substitute, under which the conditions may be specified. |
Art. VI-4
The legal framework allows that any copies of a permit or certificate issued by the management authority be clearly marked as copies only and not used in place of the original, except to the extent endorsed thereon.
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Art. VI-5
The legal framework provides that separate permits or certificates are required for each consignment of specimen.
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Art. VI-6
The legal framework allows for the competent management authority of the State of import of any specimen to cancel and retain the export permit and re-export certificate of any specimen and any corresponding import permit presented in respect of the import of that specimen.
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II. (extract): To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: [...] m) To carry out all of the duties of the CITES Management Authority, pursuant to the Resolutions of the Conference of the Party States to CITES |
Art. VI-7
The legal framework allows, where appropriate and feasible, for the competent management authority to affix a stamp upon any specimen, the stamp being any indelible imprint, lead seal or other suitable means of identifying a specimen, designed in such a way as to render its imitation as difficult as possible.
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II. (extract):To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: [...] m) To carry out all of the duties of the CITES Management Authority, pursuant to the Resolutions of the Conference of the Party States to CITES |
Art. VII-1
The legal framework provides that the provisions of Articles III, IV and V of CITES do not apply to specimens in transit or transshipment through the country while they remain in customs control.
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Art. VII-3
The legal framework provides that the provisions of Articles III, IV and V of CITES do not apply to specimens that are personal or household effects where:
a) in the case of specimens of a species included in Appendix I of CITES, they were acquired by the owner outside his State of usual residence, and are being imported into that State; or
b) in the case of specimens of species included in Appendix II of CITES:
i. they were acquired by the owner outside his State of usual residence and in a State where removal from the wild occurred;
ii. they are being imported into the owner's State of usual residence; and
iii. the State where removal from the wild occurred requires the prior grant of export permits before any export of such specimens;
unless the competent management authority is satisfied that the specimens were acquired before the provisions of CITES applied to such specimens.
a) in the case of specimens of a species included in Appendix I of CITES, they were acquired by the owner outside his State of usual residence, and are being imported into that State; or
b) in the case of specimens of species included in Appendix II of CITES:
i. they were acquired by the owner outside his State of usual residence and in a State where removal from the wild occurred;
ii. they are being imported into the owner's State of usual residence; and
iii. the State where removal from the wild occurred requires the prior grant of export permits before any export of such specimens;
unless the competent management authority is satisfied that the specimens were acquired before the provisions of CITES applied to such specimens.
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Art. VII-4
The legal framework provides that specimens of animal species listed in Appendix I of CITES bred in captivity for commercial purposes be considered as specimens of species listed in Appendix II of CITES.
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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)
Art. 5: The prohibitions set out in Articles 2, 3 and 4 do not apply: b. to persons designated by the Director or the Head as his designated deputy who have been granted a permit under certain conditions to capture, kill or collect for a useful purpose. Before granting a permit, the Director or the Head, as his designated replacement, hears the Nature Conservation Commission. |
Art. VII-5
The legal framework provides that, where the competent management authority of the State of export is satisfied that any specimen of an animal species was bred in captivity, or is a part of such an animal or was derived therefrom, a certificate by that authority to that effect be accepted in lieu of any of the permits or certificates required under Articles III, IV or V of CITES.
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Art. VII-6
The legal framework provides that the competent management authority may waive the requirements of Articles III, IV and V of CITES above and allow the movement without permits or certificates of specimens which form part of a travelling zoo, circus, menagerie, plant exhibition or other travelling exhibition, provided that:
a) the exporter or importer registers full details of such specimens with the management authority;
b) the specimens are in either of the categories specified in paragraph 2 or 5 of Article VII of CITES (specimen was acquired before CITES applied and specimen of an animal species bred in captivity); and
c) the management authority is satisfied that any living specimen will be so transported and cared for as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment.
a) the exporter or importer registers full details of such specimens with the management authority;
b) the specimens are in either of the categories specified in paragraph 2 or 5 of Article VII of CITES (specimen was acquired before CITES applied and specimen of an animal species bred in captivity); and
c) the management authority is satisfied that any living specimen will be so transported and cared for as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment.
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II. (extract): To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: [...] m) To carry out all of the duties of the CITES Management Authority, pursuant to the Resolutions of the Conference of the Party States to CITES |
Art. VIII-1
The legal framework prohibits trade in specimens in violation of CITES, providing measures to:
a) penalize trade in, or possession of, such specimens, or both; and
b) confiscate or return such specimens to the State of export.
a) penalize trade in, or possession of, such specimens, or both; and
b) confiscate or return such specimens to the State of export.
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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)
Art. 16: Violation of any of the articles of this Act or the decisions taken pursuant to this Act shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding three months or a fine not exceeding ten thousand guilders. Not punishable is he who violates this act for immediate protection of their own or another's person or property. Art. 17: The investigators are at all times entitled to seize susceptible objects. They can do request their delivery. Art. 20: Enforcement lies with investigators mentioned in art. 134 of the Code of Criminal procedures and officers assigned by the head of SFS. Offenses relating to the import, introduction from the sea, transit and export are also responsibility of the officers at the Department of Customs and Excise |
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Act on Traffic of Goods
Violation by or under this Act shall be considered as an economic offense under the Economic Offences Act. Art. 12: The investigators are at all times entitled to seize components, and to demand the extradition of all goods including the vessel or vehicle, which may serve the discovery of truth. The Minister may, in respect of the manner of seizing, prescribe further instructions Art. 11: Enforcement lies with investigator mentioned in art. 134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and officials responsible for the visitation, and by the Minister, after consultation with the Minister whom it may concern, certain designated persons. |
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Fish Stock Protection Act
Art. 9: Violation of this law shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding one month or a fine not exceeding one hundred guilders. Art.. 9: The investigators are at all times entitled to seize susceptible objects. They can do request their delivery (surrender). The confiscated fish, where it regards living fish, are released into the by the Attorney General designated fishing waters. Where it regards dead fish, it can be made available by him to establishments of charity. Art. 8: Enforcement lies with investigators mentioned in art. 134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and officials responsible under the Minister to fisheries by the minister of fisheries appointed individuals. |
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Economic Offences Act
Art.1 (1):Economic offences are violations of determined laws listed in the Act, such as: Nature Conservation Law, Game Law, Forest Management Act, Plant Protection Act, Sea fisheries Decree, Act on traffic of Goods, Fish stock Protection Act. Art.1 (2): Additions can be made to this list by State Order. Art. 4 (1): Deliberate violation of any of the laws mentioned in article 1 shall be punished with imprisonment of up to six years and a fine not exceeding one million guilders. Art 4(2): Violation of the laws will be punished with imprisonment not exceeding four years and a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand guilders, when not deliberate. Art. 11: Enforcement lies with investigator mentioned in art. 134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and officials responsible for the visitation, and by the Minister, after consultation with the Minister whom it may concern, certain designated persons Art. 12: The investigators are at all times entitled to confiscate and recover all goods including the vessel or vehicle, which can serve to the discovery of the truth. The Minister may give detailed rules regarding the way of seizure. |
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Game State Order 2002
Art. 16: Violation of any of the articles of this Act or the decisions taken pursuant to this Act shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding three months or a fine not exceeding ten thousand guilders. Not punishable is he who violates this act for immediate protection of their own or another's person or property. Art. 17: The investigators are at all times entitled to seize susceptible objects. They can do request their delivery. Art. 20: Enforcement lies with investigators mentioned in art. 134 of the Code of Criminal procedures and officers assigned by the head of SFS. Offenses relating to the import, introduction from the sea, transit and export are also responsibility of the officers at the Department of Customs and Excise. |
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Fish Inspection Act
Art. 20: Violation of this law shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding six million guilders. Art. 20(2): In case of imprisonment, the judge can add a fine and confiscate the products. Art. 24: Enforcement lies with134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and officials responsible under the Minister to fisheries by the minister of fisheries appointed individuals after heard the Fish Inspection Institute and the Fisheries Department. Art. 28: The investigators are at all times entitled to seize as well as demand extradition of all objects which may serve to discover the truth or whose confiscation, destruction or neutralization can be ordered. |
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Plant protection Act
Art. 12 (1): If during an inspection it is determined that the imported or in transit consignment is not accompanied by the correct, correct documents of the consignment entailing the introduction and spread of pests, it will be confiscated by the Authority and the importer is informed in writing about this. Art. 12 (6): Plants, plant products and other regulated goods, which are mandatory in violation of this law, are mentioned without any right to compensation being derived, regardless of the criminal proceedings to be instituted in this regard. Art. 41 (1): With imprisonment of up to one year or a fine of the third category of the Criminal Code (SB 2015, no.44) is punished, with which goods are imported, transit or after importation in violation of this receives, transports, holds or releases for free circulation. Art. 41 (2) [extract]: With a detention of ten maximum 6 months of a fine of the second category of the Criminal Code (S.B. 2015, No. 44), a person who: […] is punished. Art. 42: The following is punishable by imprisonment of up to four years: 1. anyone who grows, owns, sells, transports or distributes plants, plant products and other regulated goods, of which he knows or can reasonably be expected to be infected or infested by a pest or; 2. Which intentionally permits or causes the introduction of the spread of a pest. |
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Forest Management Act 1992
Art. 50 (1): in violation of this Act, the offender is required to take away what is contrary to the law to perform if duty is neglected. Art. 50(2): When aforementioned obligation is not fulfilled, the head of the forest service will implement on the expense of the offender Art. 52 (1): Persons in violation with the Act will be punished imprisonment not exceeding three months or a fine not exceeding 150.000 guilders. Art. 53: Enforcement lies with investigators mentioned in art. 134 of the Code of Criminal procedures and forest officers assigned by the head of SFS. Art. 55 (1): The officials are at all times entitled to seize components, and to seize the extradition demand, timber and other forest products, transport and all other objects. An official report must be made from the seizure. |
Art. VIII-2
The legal framework provides, as necessary, for any method of internal reimbursement for expenses incurred as a result of the confiscation of a specimen traded in violation of the measures taken in the application of CITES.
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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)
Art. 21: The prosecution of an offence punishable by or under this Act, which has been committed in the opinion of the Director or a forest management officer authorised by him under circumstances justifying a fine, may be avoided by the voluntary payment of a transaction fine to be determined by that Director or official, as well as the costs arising from the discovery of the offence. The official responsible for imposing a transaction fine shall herein pass a receipt signed by him, indicating the name and place of residence of the offender, as well as the nature, time and place of the offence. The payment relieves the offender of any further criminal proceedings for the fact committed, without prejudice to his liability for any damage. |
Art. VIII-3
The legal framework allows for:
- the passing of specimens through any formalities required for trade with a minimum of delay;
- the designation, to facilitate such passage, of ports of exit and entry at which specimens are presented for clearance; and
- proper caring of all living specimens, during any period of transit, holding or shipment, so as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment.
- the passing of specimens through any formalities required for trade with a minimum of delay;
- the designation, to facilitate such passage, of ports of exit and entry at which specimens are presented for clearance; and
- proper caring of all living specimens, during any period of transit, holding or shipment, so as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment.
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II. (extract): To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: (...) (l) the establishment or designation of one or more reception centers for seized live specimens |
Art. VIII-4
The legal framework requires that:
a) specimens confiscated as a result of measures referred to in Article VIII-1 of CITES be entrusted to the competent management authority of the State of confiscation; or
b) the competent management authority, after consultation with the State of export, return the specimen to that State at the expense of that State, or to a rescue center or another place, appropriate to and consistent with the purposes of CITES.
a) specimens confiscated as a result of measures referred to in Article VIII-1 of CITES be entrusted to the competent management authority of the State of confiscation; or
b) the competent management authority, after consultation with the State of export, return the specimen to that State at the expense of that State, or to a rescue center or another place, appropriate to and consistent with the purposes of CITES.
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
III. (extract): To determine that the CITIS Scientific Authority is entrusted with the following tasks: [...] g) advising the CITES Management Authority on disposing of imported confiscated or confiscated specimens; |
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II.(extract): To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: [...] (l) the establishment or designation of one or more reception centers for seized live specimens |
Art. VIII-6
The legal framework allows for a proper recording of trade in specimens of species listed in Appendices I, II and III of CITES, covering:
a) the names and addresses of exporters and importers;
b) the number and type of permits and certificates granted;
c) 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
d) the size and sex of the specimens in question, where applicable.
a) the names and addresses of exporters and importers;
b) the number and type of permits and certificates granted;
c) 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
d) the size and sex of the specimens in question, where applicable.
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
Art 1: From May 1, 2016 to establish the CITES Scientific Authority. Art 2 (extract): To be appointed by the CITES Scientific Authority […] |
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
Art.1: The head of the National Forest Service (LBB) to be designated as the CITES Management Authority |
Art. VIII-7
The legal framework requires the preparation of periodic reports on the implementation of CITES and the transmittal to the CITES Secretariat of:
a) an annual report on legal trade containing a summary of the information specified in Article VIII-6-b;
b) an annual report on illegal trade on all seizures for violations involving CITES-listed species (list of all seizures made at an international border or at domestic level in the period from 1 January to 31 December, of the year preceding the year in which the report is submitted); and
c) a biennial or triennal report on legislative, regulatory and administrative measures taken to enforce the provisions of CITES.
a) an annual report on legal trade containing a summary of the information specified in Article VIII-6-b;
b) an annual report on illegal trade on all seizures for violations involving CITES-listed species (list of all seizures made at an international border or at domestic level in the period from 1 January to 31 December, of the year preceding the year in which the report is submitted); and
c) a biennial or triennal report on legislative, regulatory and administrative measures taken to enforce the provisions of CITES.
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
Art. II. (extract):To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: [...] b) communicating with the CITES Secretariat and other Party States regarding Scientific and Administrative Enforcement and other matters, in implementation of the Convention c) keeping records of international trade in specimens and drawing up an annual report on such trade; this report must be submitted to the CITES secretariat no later than October 31 of the calendar year; d) prepare a biennial report on the legal and administrative measures taken to implement the Convention and send this report to the CITES Secretariat by October 31 of the calendar year; |
Art. VIII-8
The legal framework encourages that the information referred to in Article VIII-7 of CITES be available to the public where this is not inconsistent with the law of the State.
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
II. (extract): To determine that the CITES Management Authority is charged with the following tasks: j) promoting awareness, training, education and information related to the Convention; |
Art. IX
The legal framework allows for the designation of:
a) one or more Management Authorities in charge of granting permits or certificates;
b) one or more Scientific Authorities, independent from Management Authorities;
and gives the authorities the necessary powers to carry out their responsibilities.
a) one or more Management Authorities in charge of granting permits or certificates;
b) one or more Scientific Authorities, independent from Management Authorities;
and gives the authorities the necessary powers to carry out their responsibilities.
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Ministerial Order on Appointing Members of the CITES Scientific Authority
[extract] Considering - That the Republic of Suriname has ratified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on February 15, 1981; - That every country that has joined the CITES Convention is obliged to establish a Management Authority and a Scientific Authority; - That the Scientific Authority on May 1, 2016, by Ministerial Order dated April 15, 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB has been established, which is engaged in advising the CITES Management Authority on the implementation of the treaty. - That it is necessary to give substance to the Ministerial Order of 15 April 2016 No. 0567A/Min RGB by the members of the CITES Scientific Authority to be appointed. Has Decided: I. As of December 1, 2021, to be appointed as members of the CITES Scientific Authority: […] |
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Ministerial Order on Establishing the CITES Scientific Authority
Art 1: From May 1, 2016 to establish the CITES Scientific Authority. Art 2 (extract): To be appointed by the CITES Scientific Authority […] |
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Ministerial Order on the Establishment of the CITES Management Authority
Art.1: The head of the National Forest Service (LBB) to be designated as the CITES Management Authority |