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60 No_ 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZ£ITE. 28 AUGUST 2009 GENERAL NOTICES NOTICE 1165 OF 2009 DePARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM NATIONAL EH'IIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIOOIVERISTY ACT, 2004 (ACT 10 OF 2004) DRAFT CITES REGULATIONS I, 8uye!wa Ministe; of Water and EmiriY!memal Af.airs hereby publish under sect1on 97(1)(b)(iv) "'ad .. lh section 100 of the Nalional Envirocmental Management: B<ldiveJSity Act: 2004 (Act No. 1 0 of 200.1.:, ard !he National Environmental Laws Amendment Act, 2009 for public comment the draft Cltas '11 the SchedulE: hereto. Any person who wishes to subm1t written and/or objections to the proposed regulations are invited to do so within 30 days of the pub!icatior of this notJCe. AU representations and comments musl be submitted in writing t:> lhe Diredor-General of !he Depanment of Water and Envlronroontal Affairs. By post to: The Director-General: Water and Environmental Affairs Attention Mrs, Sonja Meinl:jes Private Bag X447 Pr-etorit'f, 0001 A1y i'lquiries in con'lection wilh !he d!3fi can be directed to Mrs Sonja Meintjt3s at Tel. (012) 310-3545, ELWA SONJICA SreR OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAlRS

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60 No_ 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZpoundITE 28 AUGUST 2009

GENERAL NOTICES

NOTICE 1165 OF 2009

DePARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM

NATIONAL EHIIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BIOOIVERISTY ACT 2004 (ACT 10 OF 2004)

DRAFT CITES REGULATIONS

I 8uyewa Pa~etJte SQl~ca Ministe of Water and EmiriYmemal Afairs hereby publish under sect1on

97(1)(b)(iv) ad lh section 100 of the Nalional Envirocmental Management BltldiveJSity Act 2004 (Act No 10 of 2001 ard he National Environmental Laws Amendment Act 2009 for public comment the draft Cltas

ReguiaUor~ 11 the SchedulE hereto

Any person who wishes to subm1t written raptesen~attons andor objections to the proposed regulations are

invited to do so within 30 days of the pubicatior of this notJCe AU representations and comments musl be

submitted in writing tgt lhe Diredor-General of he Depanment of Water and Envlronroontal Affairs

By post to The Director-General Water and Environmental Affairs

Attention Mrs Sonja Meinljes

Private Bag X447

Pr-etoritf 0001

A1y ilquiries in conlection wilh he d3fi ~egulations can be directed to Mrs Sonja Meintjt3s at Tel (012)

310-3545

7~~ ELWA SONJICA SreR OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAlRS

1 DEF1NmONS

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009

SCHEDULE

PART1

INTERPRET A liON

No 325i5 61

(1) In these RegulatiOns unless he context Indicates otherwise a word or expression to Wllieh a

meaning has been assigned in he National Environmental Management Biodiversity kt 2004 (Act

No 10of2004) has the same meaning and-

arlililally propagated means plants grown under conlrolled conditions from seeds cuttings divisions

callus tissues or other plan tiSSues spores or other propagulesthat either are exempt or have been delived

from cultivated parenlal slock

bfed in captivity means he offspnng including eggs bom or otherwise produced in a controlled

enviroomanl of parents lhet mated or otherwise transmitted theuroir gametes In a oontroned environment as

descrilled in ResolUtiOns Coolerence 1016 (Rev)

ce11llcate of origin means I he documents allowing the export ol specimens of species lisled in Appendix Ill

when the specimens originated in a non-listing country

CCTES means he Convootion oo International Trade 1n Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

concluded in Washington DC on 3 Maich 1973 as amended in Bonn on 22 June 1979

CilES Secretarial means I he Secretalia1 ol CITES as refemed to in Miele XII of CITES

Coni ollhe Pa11ieslhe Cooterence ollhe Parties as referred 10 in M~le XI ot CITES

conlrotled environment means an enclosure dBSJgned to hold CITES lisled species In a way that-

(a) prnvenls them from escaping

(b) aci~ales inlenswe human inlervention or manipulalion in he lonn ot he provision ol -

(i) food or walec

(II) arllllclal housing

62 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZiITE 28 AUGUST 2009

(iii) health care or

(c) facilitates the intenSive bfeeding or propagation ol a CITES l~ted species but exclUdes lenced land on

wh~h se~-sustaining wildme populations of that species are managed in an extensive wildiHe system

country o1 origin means the oountly in which a specimen has been taken in the wild or born or bred in

capllvlly or artlflciall)l propagated or introduced from the sea

cullivated parental stock means the ensemble ol plants grown under controlled conditions lhat are used

for reproduction

derivative in relation to a CITES listed animal plant or other organism means any part tissue or extract of

an animal plarn or other organism whether hesh preserved or prooossed and includes any chewlcal

COllJOUnd derived such part tissue or extract

enforcement olflcer means a customs officer or a person appcinted by the Mirnster in terms ot section

3tB of the NatiOnal Environmental Management IVA 107 of 1900 for the purposes of enlorculi) these

Regulalions

eOi in relalion to the Republic means to Jake oot 01 transfer or atlempi to Jake out or transfer from a

place wtlhin the Republic to another country or to international waters

hunting trophy means any hom ivory tooth tusll claw hoof hide skill hair lealller egg or other durable

portion whalsoever of any animal whether processed or nof which rs recognizable as a durable portion ol

such animal and which Is kept as a memento ol the hunt

import In relation to the Republic means to land on bring into or introduce into the Repub~ or attempt to

land on bring into or introduce into the Republic and includes Jo bring into llle Republic for re-export to a

place oulside the Republic

lntrodiiCfon from the means tmnsportation Into the Republic of specimens of any species which were

Jaken from the manne envirunment not under the jurisdiction of any State Including the air space above the

sea and the sea-bed and subsoil beneath the sea

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 63

letarnatlonal trade means any export re-export or import covered by lhe customs regulations anltJ

introduciion lrom the sea

Invasive allen species means spedes introotgtect dehberate~ or unintentionally outside their natural

habilats where they have the abltty to establoh themselves invade outcompete nalives and take over he

new environments

lobef means a piece ol paper caro or other material bearing the acronym CITES and approved by the

National Management Autho~ lor the identnooion o1 contents as herbarium specimens preserved drted or embedded museum specimens or Iva plant material lor scientnic study

Management Authority means the national or provincial management authority referred to In regulation 3 o1

these regulations

noHietriment finding means a finding by the Scientllie Authorly advising that a proposed expert or

imroduction from the sea of Append~ I or II specimens will nol be detrimental to the SUVIval o1 the species

and that a pftllOSed imp011 of an Appendix I specimen o nof falt puposes thai would be detrimental to the

sUVJIgtal of the specres

offering lor sale means he offettng lor sale or any action that may reasonably be lnlerpretad as such

iroluding advertising or causing to be advertiSed lor sale and invitation lo negotiate

permft or certflicale means the official documem used to authorize import export re-export or introdUCIIltln

from the sea of specimens of species liSted In arry o1 the Appendices of these regulations

personal or household ellecs means dead speimens parts and derivatives that are the belongings of a

prtvato individual and thai lonm or are intended to form part of his nonral possessions read wnh Article IV

paragraph 3

bullpre-convention means -

a) the date from which the proviSions ollhe Converdicn apply to a specimen belhe date on which the

species concerned was lirst included in the APpendices and

b) tne date on Which a speclmen is acquired be considered as the date file specimen was

known to be either

bull

64 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

i) removed from the wlkl

ii) born in captivity or artif~ral~ propagated in a controlled environment or

iii) if such date Is unknown or cannot be proved any subsequent and provable date on

wh~h was first possessed by a person

prnventton Certlllcate means a certi~ate issued lor a pre-oonvenhOn specimen

primarily cltgtmmerclal purposesbull means all purposes whose non-commercial aspec1s do not clearly

predominate

quota means the prescribed number or quantY of specimens that can be harvested eJltported or otherwise

used over a specific periOd ot lime

middot~oily reltognbable part or derivative includes any specimen which appears from an accompanying

document the packaging or a mark or label or from any otller circumstances to be a part or deivative of an

animal or plant of a species included in the Appendices to hese regulations unless such pai or derivative is

specifically eJltempted from the provisklns of tile Convention

rexport means the export of any specimen that has previously been imported

Rescue Centre means a centre as defined rn Ar~Je VIII peragmpll5 of CITES

sale mear~ any form of sale hire barter or exchange

Scienllflc Autl1orlly means the natioral scientHic authority established in terms of regulation 59 of the

Threatened or Protected Species Aegulalions 2007 published by Not~e No R 1521n Gazelle No 29657of

23 February 2007

species means a ~nd of animal plant or other organism that does not normally interoreed with indMduals

of another kind and includes any sub-species cullivar variety geogmph~ race strain hybrid or

geegraph ~ally separate popu falcon

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 65

Kspeclmen 11 means -

(a) any living or dead animal plant or other organism

(b) a seed egg gamete or propagule or part of an animal p~nl or other organism capable ot propagation

or reproductkln or In any way transferring genetic trans

(c) any dertvetlve of any animal plant or other organ~m or

(d) any~ whlcll--

(1) contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism or

(ii) from an accompanying document from the packaging or mark or label or from any other

indications appear to be or to contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism

tags means a piece of material for the identffication of raw tanned andor finished skins entering

international trade from the countnes of origin

tranaft means the transit prooedures as defined by the customs regolations olthe Republic

transhipment means the transhipment procedures as defined by the customs regulations of the Republ~

unler controlled conlitlons means in a non-natural environment that is intensively manipulated by human

interventkln for the purpose of plant production which may include but are not lim~ed to tillage fertil~atkln

weed and pest control irrigatkm or nursery operations such as potting bedding or protection from weather

(2) The export re-export import introduction from the sea transit and transhipment of specimens of

species l~ted in the appendices to these regulations other than in accordance with the provisions of

CITES and these regulatklns is prohib~ed

(3) Recommendations included in Resolutions and Decisions of the Conference of the Parties to CITES

can serve as source of interpretation of the provisions of these regulations

(4) The burden of proof of the legal possession of any specimen of a species included in the Appendices

attached to these Regulations lies wlh the possessor of thai spec1men

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PART2

GENERAL

2 (1) These regulations applies Ill all plants and animal speoies isted on Scheduks I II and Ill ol

1hese regulations

(2) The lollowlng Schedules are attached to these Regulations

(a) Appendix I wh~h lists all species included in Appendix I ol CITES

(b) Appendix II which lists all species included in Appendix II or CITES

(c) Appendix Ill which lists all spooies iocluded in Appendix Ill ol CITES

(3) The Append~s to these Regulatbns are automat~lly amended when amendments to Appendices 1

II or Ill o1 CITES antelt Into Ioree as tt is binding on the Republic

(4) The amendmen1s referred to in subregulation (3) must be piiDiished for inlormation in he Gazette as

soon as tt Is availabk aier their atioptbn by he Conterenoo ol1he Pantss

(5) The otticlaiWeurobsile ollhe Convention ~the otticlal reference lor lhe Appendices

(6) The provisions ollhese regulations must be read with the National Environ menial Management Act

107 m 1998 lhe NatiOOal Environmental Management Biodlverstty Act 2004 (Act 10 oi 2004)

(NEMBA) and he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations 200r

3 Management Authotlty

PART3

AUTHORI11ES

(1) The Minister is the National Management Aulhortty for CITES related activHies

(2) The spooilic duties of the National Management Aulhonly includle but are not nmlled to I he followng

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 67

(a) to consider and grant pennis and ce~ificates in acconiance wnh the provisions of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any parrott 01 cert~ate llffi condttion that 4 may deem

necessacy

(b) to commun~te with the Secretanat and other countoos on scientifiC administrative

enforcement and other issues related to ifllllernentalion of tile Convenoon

(c) to maintain rllCOnia of inlemational trade in spedmens and prepare an annual report

~ning such trade and sullmtt this report to the CITES Secretariat by 31 Ollober of the

year foliowiog the year to which the report refers

(d) to prepare a biennial report on legislative regulatolf and administrative measures laken to

enforce the Convention and 10 submn this repon 10 tile CITES Secretariat by 3t October of

the yeer folloWing the twomiddotyeer period to wh~h the report refers

(e) to coordinate national implementation and enforceme111 ol the Convention and these

(f) RegulatKgtns and to co-operate wiTh other relevant auitlorilleS in this regard

(g) to consutt whh the ScienifC Authorny on the issuance and acceplanee of CITES documents

the nature and level of trade in CITES-liSted species the setting and management of quotas

the registration of traders and production operations tile establishment of Rescue Centres

and the preparation of proposals to amend he CITES Append~

(h) to represenf the Republ~ at national and international meetings related to CITES

(i) to provioe awarenessmiddotraising training education and intormation related to the ConvenOOl

(j) to advise the Minister on action to be taken tortlle implemenlaOOl and enforcement of CITES

(k) to designate one or more Rescue Centres tor seized and confiscaled living specimens

(I) to Intervene in Jmgation before a court in any maner under these regulations

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(3) The Minister is he issuing au1horlty lor perm~s or cerificaes relaiJng to 1r1port export anc -eexport

of aey specres lisled rn Appenaices I II and m~

(a) in a protected area or an area managed or under control of an organ Ji state

b) hat are marine species including lisiOO threatened or pro1octec ~anne specie ir rnarine

proJected areas

(c) by a provincial department on land under rls JUrisdrclror or

(d) by a nalional department on land cnaer Ps jJnsdicltm

(4) The MEC of a Pro~oce rs ttoe Provincial Managemenl Aulhonty lor CTES relatcc spcltgtc

(5) The specif~ duties of ~he Provincial Management AutPoriy mciLde bu are nol i~ed lo trc oaown~

(a) consider and gran permits and certificates in accordance wttr the omvlsons of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any permn or certfiicate any coojPion rat rt may ceem

necessai)

(b) consuH w~h the provincial lllltmber ollhe National Scienlilic Authority on lhe issuance anj

acceptance of CITES documenls lhe nature and leve ol trade in CITES~Iisled speoieslhe se~mg

and managelllltnl of quolas 1t1e registration ol traders and prOduction operatgtons the

eslablishmenl of Rescue Cemres and he preparalion of proposals to ameld the CITES Appendices

(c) manage he Ulil~aMn of alklcated CITES quotas

(d) marllt lag and regisler CITES specimens in accordance Wlth the Convemion

e) coordinate and submit reports for the registratior o indivfdmls JrsllutJJns and lacrlrtres bulln

accordance ~h tne Convention

(I) prepare and submrr pltovirXial inputs to Nalltonal CITES MA on CITES relalod ltnaners on

request

(g) disseminate oflkolal informalion on CITES wilhin lne provrnoe~

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(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

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(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

STAATSKOERANT 2B AUGUSTUS 2009 No325i5 71

(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

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(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 75

(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

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PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

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(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

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Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

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CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

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EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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1 DEF1NmONS

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SCHEDULE

PART1

INTERPRET A liON

No 325i5 61

(1) In these RegulatiOns unless he context Indicates otherwise a word or expression to Wllieh a

meaning has been assigned in he National Environmental Management Biodiversity kt 2004 (Act

No 10of2004) has the same meaning and-

arlililally propagated means plants grown under conlrolled conditions from seeds cuttings divisions

callus tissues or other plan tiSSues spores or other propagulesthat either are exempt or have been delived

from cultivated parenlal slock

bfed in captivity means he offspnng including eggs bom or otherwise produced in a controlled

enviroomanl of parents lhet mated or otherwise transmitted theuroir gametes In a oontroned environment as

descrilled in ResolUtiOns Coolerence 1016 (Rev)

ce11llcate of origin means I he documents allowing the export ol specimens of species lisled in Appendix Ill

when the specimens originated in a non-listing country

CCTES means he Convootion oo International Trade 1n Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

concluded in Washington DC on 3 Maich 1973 as amended in Bonn on 22 June 1979

CilES Secretarial means I he Secretalia1 ol CITES as refemed to in Miele XII of CITES

Coni ollhe Pa11ieslhe Cooterence ollhe Parties as referred 10 in M~le XI ot CITES

conlrotled environment means an enclosure dBSJgned to hold CITES lisled species In a way that-

(a) prnvenls them from escaping

(b) aci~ales inlenswe human inlervention or manipulalion in he lonn ot he provision ol -

(i) food or walec

(II) arllllclal housing

62 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZiITE 28 AUGUST 2009

(iii) health care or

(c) facilitates the intenSive bfeeding or propagation ol a CITES l~ted species but exclUdes lenced land on

wh~h se~-sustaining wildme populations of that species are managed in an extensive wildiHe system

country o1 origin means the oountly in which a specimen has been taken in the wild or born or bred in

capllvlly or artlflciall)l propagated or introduced from the sea

cullivated parental stock means the ensemble ol plants grown under controlled conditions lhat are used

for reproduction

derivative in relation to a CITES listed animal plant or other organism means any part tissue or extract of

an animal plarn or other organism whether hesh preserved or prooossed and includes any chewlcal

COllJOUnd derived such part tissue or extract

enforcement olflcer means a customs officer or a person appcinted by the Mirnster in terms ot section

3tB of the NatiOnal Environmental Management IVA 107 of 1900 for the purposes of enlorculi) these

Regulalions

eOi in relalion to the Republic means to Jake oot 01 transfer or atlempi to Jake out or transfer from a

place wtlhin the Republic to another country or to international waters

hunting trophy means any hom ivory tooth tusll claw hoof hide skill hair lealller egg or other durable

portion whalsoever of any animal whether processed or nof which rs recognizable as a durable portion ol

such animal and which Is kept as a memento ol the hunt

import In relation to the Republic means to land on bring into or introduce into the Repub~ or attempt to

land on bring into or introduce into the Republic and includes Jo bring into llle Republic for re-export to a

place oulside the Republic

lntrodiiCfon from the means tmnsportation Into the Republic of specimens of any species which were

Jaken from the manne envirunment not under the jurisdiction of any State Including the air space above the

sea and the sea-bed and subsoil beneath the sea

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 63

letarnatlonal trade means any export re-export or import covered by lhe customs regulations anltJ

introduciion lrom the sea

Invasive allen species means spedes introotgtect dehberate~ or unintentionally outside their natural

habilats where they have the abltty to establoh themselves invade outcompete nalives and take over he

new environments

lobef means a piece ol paper caro or other material bearing the acronym CITES and approved by the

National Management Autho~ lor the identnooion o1 contents as herbarium specimens preserved drted or embedded museum specimens or Iva plant material lor scientnic study

Management Authority means the national or provincial management authority referred to In regulation 3 o1

these regulations

noHietriment finding means a finding by the Scientllie Authorly advising that a proposed expert or

imroduction from the sea of Append~ I or II specimens will nol be detrimental to the SUVIval o1 the species

and that a pftllOSed imp011 of an Appendix I specimen o nof falt puposes thai would be detrimental to the

sUVJIgtal of the specres

offering lor sale means he offettng lor sale or any action that may reasonably be lnlerpretad as such

iroluding advertising or causing to be advertiSed lor sale and invitation lo negotiate

permft or certflicale means the official documem used to authorize import export re-export or introdUCIIltln

from the sea of specimens of species liSted In arry o1 the Appendices of these regulations

personal or household ellecs means dead speimens parts and derivatives that are the belongings of a

prtvato individual and thai lonm or are intended to form part of his nonral possessions read wnh Article IV

paragraph 3

bullpre-convention means -

a) the date from which the proviSions ollhe Converdicn apply to a specimen belhe date on which the

species concerned was lirst included in the APpendices and

b) tne date on Which a speclmen is acquired be considered as the date file specimen was

known to be either

bull

64 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

i) removed from the wlkl

ii) born in captivity or artif~ral~ propagated in a controlled environment or

iii) if such date Is unknown or cannot be proved any subsequent and provable date on

wh~h was first possessed by a person

prnventton Certlllcate means a certi~ate issued lor a pre-oonvenhOn specimen

primarily cltgtmmerclal purposesbull means all purposes whose non-commercial aspec1s do not clearly

predominate

quota means the prescribed number or quantY of specimens that can be harvested eJltported or otherwise

used over a specific periOd ot lime

middot~oily reltognbable part or derivative includes any specimen which appears from an accompanying

document the packaging or a mark or label or from any otller circumstances to be a part or deivative of an

animal or plant of a species included in the Appendices to hese regulations unless such pai or derivative is

specifically eJltempted from the provisklns of tile Convention

rexport means the export of any specimen that has previously been imported

Rescue Centre means a centre as defined rn Ar~Je VIII peragmpll5 of CITES

sale mear~ any form of sale hire barter or exchange

Scienllflc Autl1orlly means the natioral scientHic authority established in terms of regulation 59 of the

Threatened or Protected Species Aegulalions 2007 published by Not~e No R 1521n Gazelle No 29657of

23 February 2007

species means a ~nd of animal plant or other organism that does not normally interoreed with indMduals

of another kind and includes any sub-species cullivar variety geogmph~ race strain hybrid or

geegraph ~ally separate popu falcon

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Kspeclmen 11 means -

(a) any living or dead animal plant or other organism

(b) a seed egg gamete or propagule or part of an animal p~nl or other organism capable ot propagation

or reproductkln or In any way transferring genetic trans

(c) any dertvetlve of any animal plant or other organ~m or

(d) any~ whlcll--

(1) contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism or

(ii) from an accompanying document from the packaging or mark or label or from any other

indications appear to be or to contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism

tags means a piece of material for the identffication of raw tanned andor finished skins entering

international trade from the countnes of origin

tranaft means the transit prooedures as defined by the customs regolations olthe Republic

transhipment means the transhipment procedures as defined by the customs regulations of the Republ~

unler controlled conlitlons means in a non-natural environment that is intensively manipulated by human

interventkln for the purpose of plant production which may include but are not lim~ed to tillage fertil~atkln

weed and pest control irrigatkm or nursery operations such as potting bedding or protection from weather

(2) The export re-export import introduction from the sea transit and transhipment of specimens of

species l~ted in the appendices to these regulations other than in accordance with the provisions of

CITES and these regulatklns is prohib~ed

(3) Recommendations included in Resolutions and Decisions of the Conference of the Parties to CITES

can serve as source of interpretation of the provisions of these regulations

(4) The burden of proof of the legal possession of any specimen of a species included in the Appendices

attached to these Regulations lies wlh the possessor of thai spec1men

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PART2

GENERAL

2 (1) These regulations applies Ill all plants and animal speoies isted on Scheduks I II and Ill ol

1hese regulations

(2) The lollowlng Schedules are attached to these Regulations

(a) Appendix I wh~h lists all species included in Appendix I ol CITES

(b) Appendix II which lists all species included in Appendix II or CITES

(c) Appendix Ill which lists all spooies iocluded in Appendix Ill ol CITES

(3) The Append~s to these Regulatbns are automat~lly amended when amendments to Appendices 1

II or Ill o1 CITES antelt Into Ioree as tt is binding on the Republic

(4) The amendmen1s referred to in subregulation (3) must be piiDiished for inlormation in he Gazette as

soon as tt Is availabk aier their atioptbn by he Conterenoo ol1he Pantss

(5) The otticlaiWeurobsile ollhe Convention ~the otticlal reference lor lhe Appendices

(6) The provisions ollhese regulations must be read with the National Environ menial Management Act

107 m 1998 lhe NatiOOal Environmental Management Biodlverstty Act 2004 (Act 10 oi 2004)

(NEMBA) and he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations 200r

3 Management Authotlty

PART3

AUTHORI11ES

(1) The Minister is the National Management Aulhortty for CITES related activHies

(2) The spooilic duties of the National Management Aulhonly includle but are not nmlled to I he followng

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 67

(a) to consider and grant pennis and ce~ificates in acconiance wnh the provisions of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any parrott 01 cert~ate llffi condttion that 4 may deem

necessacy

(b) to commun~te with the Secretanat and other countoos on scientifiC administrative

enforcement and other issues related to ifllllernentalion of tile Convenoon

(c) to maintain rllCOnia of inlemational trade in spedmens and prepare an annual report

~ning such trade and sullmtt this report to the CITES Secretariat by 31 Ollober of the

year foliowiog the year to which the report refers

(d) to prepare a biennial report on legislative regulatolf and administrative measures laken to

enforce the Convention and 10 submn this repon 10 tile CITES Secretariat by 3t October of

the yeer folloWing the twomiddotyeer period to wh~h the report refers

(e) to coordinate national implementation and enforceme111 ol the Convention and these

(f) RegulatKgtns and to co-operate wiTh other relevant auitlorilleS in this regard

(g) to consutt whh the ScienifC Authorny on the issuance and acceplanee of CITES documents

the nature and level of trade in CITES-liSted species the setting and management of quotas

the registration of traders and production operations tile establishment of Rescue Centres

and the preparation of proposals to amend he CITES Append~

(h) to represenf the Republ~ at national and international meetings related to CITES

(i) to provioe awarenessmiddotraising training education and intormation related to the ConvenOOl

(j) to advise the Minister on action to be taken tortlle implemenlaOOl and enforcement of CITES

(k) to designate one or more Rescue Centres tor seized and confiscaled living specimens

(I) to Intervene in Jmgation before a court in any maner under these regulations

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(3) The Minister is he issuing au1horlty lor perm~s or cerificaes relaiJng to 1r1port export anc -eexport

of aey specres lisled rn Appenaices I II and m~

(a) in a protected area or an area managed or under control of an organ Ji state

b) hat are marine species including lisiOO threatened or pro1octec ~anne specie ir rnarine

proJected areas

(c) by a provincial department on land under rls JUrisdrclror or

(d) by a nalional department on land cnaer Ps jJnsdicltm

(4) The MEC of a Pro~oce rs ttoe Provincial Managemenl Aulhonty lor CTES relatcc spcltgtc

(5) The specif~ duties of ~he Provincial Management AutPoriy mciLde bu are nol i~ed lo trc oaown~

(a) consider and gran permits and certificates in accordance wttr the omvlsons of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any permn or certfiicate any coojPion rat rt may ceem

necessai)

(b) consuH w~h the provincial lllltmber ollhe National Scienlilic Authority on lhe issuance anj

acceptance of CITES documenls lhe nature and leve ol trade in CITES~Iisled speoieslhe se~mg

and managelllltnl of quolas 1t1e registration ol traders and prOduction operatgtons the

eslablishmenl of Rescue Cemres and he preparalion of proposals to ameld the CITES Appendices

(c) manage he Ulil~aMn of alklcated CITES quotas

(d) marllt lag and regisler CITES specimens in accordance Wlth the Convemion

e) coordinate and submit reports for the registratior o indivfdmls JrsllutJJns and lacrlrtres bulln

accordance ~h tne Convention

(I) prepare and submrr pltovirXial inputs to Nalltonal CITES MA on CITES relalod ltnaners on

request

(g) disseminate oflkolal informalion on CITES wilhin lne provrnoe~

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(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

70 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

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(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

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(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

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(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

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PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

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15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

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APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

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__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

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EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

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APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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62 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZiITE 28 AUGUST 2009

(iii) health care or

(c) facilitates the intenSive bfeeding or propagation ol a CITES l~ted species but exclUdes lenced land on

wh~h se~-sustaining wildme populations of that species are managed in an extensive wildiHe system

country o1 origin means the oountly in which a specimen has been taken in the wild or born or bred in

capllvlly or artlflciall)l propagated or introduced from the sea

cullivated parental stock means the ensemble ol plants grown under controlled conditions lhat are used

for reproduction

derivative in relation to a CITES listed animal plant or other organism means any part tissue or extract of

an animal plarn or other organism whether hesh preserved or prooossed and includes any chewlcal

COllJOUnd derived such part tissue or extract

enforcement olflcer means a customs officer or a person appcinted by the Mirnster in terms ot section

3tB of the NatiOnal Environmental Management IVA 107 of 1900 for the purposes of enlorculi) these

Regulalions

eOi in relalion to the Republic means to Jake oot 01 transfer or atlempi to Jake out or transfer from a

place wtlhin the Republic to another country or to international waters

hunting trophy means any hom ivory tooth tusll claw hoof hide skill hair lealller egg or other durable

portion whalsoever of any animal whether processed or nof which rs recognizable as a durable portion ol

such animal and which Is kept as a memento ol the hunt

import In relation to the Republic means to land on bring into or introduce into the Repub~ or attempt to

land on bring into or introduce into the Republic and includes Jo bring into llle Republic for re-export to a

place oulside the Republic

lntrodiiCfon from the means tmnsportation Into the Republic of specimens of any species which were

Jaken from the manne envirunment not under the jurisdiction of any State Including the air space above the

sea and the sea-bed and subsoil beneath the sea

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 63

letarnatlonal trade means any export re-export or import covered by lhe customs regulations anltJ

introduciion lrom the sea

Invasive allen species means spedes introotgtect dehberate~ or unintentionally outside their natural

habilats where they have the abltty to establoh themselves invade outcompete nalives and take over he

new environments

lobef means a piece ol paper caro or other material bearing the acronym CITES and approved by the

National Management Autho~ lor the identnooion o1 contents as herbarium specimens preserved drted or embedded museum specimens or Iva plant material lor scientnic study

Management Authority means the national or provincial management authority referred to In regulation 3 o1

these regulations

noHietriment finding means a finding by the Scientllie Authorly advising that a proposed expert or

imroduction from the sea of Append~ I or II specimens will nol be detrimental to the SUVIval o1 the species

and that a pftllOSed imp011 of an Appendix I specimen o nof falt puposes thai would be detrimental to the

sUVJIgtal of the specres

offering lor sale means he offettng lor sale or any action that may reasonably be lnlerpretad as such

iroluding advertising or causing to be advertiSed lor sale and invitation lo negotiate

permft or certflicale means the official documem used to authorize import export re-export or introdUCIIltln

from the sea of specimens of species liSted In arry o1 the Appendices of these regulations

personal or household ellecs means dead speimens parts and derivatives that are the belongings of a

prtvato individual and thai lonm or are intended to form part of his nonral possessions read wnh Article IV

paragraph 3

bullpre-convention means -

a) the date from which the proviSions ollhe Converdicn apply to a specimen belhe date on which the

species concerned was lirst included in the APpendices and

b) tne date on Which a speclmen is acquired be considered as the date file specimen was

known to be either

bull

64 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

i) removed from the wlkl

ii) born in captivity or artif~ral~ propagated in a controlled environment or

iii) if such date Is unknown or cannot be proved any subsequent and provable date on

wh~h was first possessed by a person

prnventton Certlllcate means a certi~ate issued lor a pre-oonvenhOn specimen

primarily cltgtmmerclal purposesbull means all purposes whose non-commercial aspec1s do not clearly

predominate

quota means the prescribed number or quantY of specimens that can be harvested eJltported or otherwise

used over a specific periOd ot lime

middot~oily reltognbable part or derivative includes any specimen which appears from an accompanying

document the packaging or a mark or label or from any otller circumstances to be a part or deivative of an

animal or plant of a species included in the Appendices to hese regulations unless such pai or derivative is

specifically eJltempted from the provisklns of tile Convention

rexport means the export of any specimen that has previously been imported

Rescue Centre means a centre as defined rn Ar~Je VIII peragmpll5 of CITES

sale mear~ any form of sale hire barter or exchange

Scienllflc Autl1orlly means the natioral scientHic authority established in terms of regulation 59 of the

Threatened or Protected Species Aegulalions 2007 published by Not~e No R 1521n Gazelle No 29657of

23 February 2007

species means a ~nd of animal plant or other organism that does not normally interoreed with indMduals

of another kind and includes any sub-species cullivar variety geogmph~ race strain hybrid or

geegraph ~ally separate popu falcon

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Kspeclmen 11 means -

(a) any living or dead animal plant or other organism

(b) a seed egg gamete or propagule or part of an animal p~nl or other organism capable ot propagation

or reproductkln or In any way transferring genetic trans

(c) any dertvetlve of any animal plant or other organ~m or

(d) any~ whlcll--

(1) contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism or

(ii) from an accompanying document from the packaging or mark or label or from any other

indications appear to be or to contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism

tags means a piece of material for the identffication of raw tanned andor finished skins entering

international trade from the countnes of origin

tranaft means the transit prooedures as defined by the customs regolations olthe Republic

transhipment means the transhipment procedures as defined by the customs regulations of the Republ~

unler controlled conlitlons means in a non-natural environment that is intensively manipulated by human

interventkln for the purpose of plant production which may include but are not lim~ed to tillage fertil~atkln

weed and pest control irrigatkm or nursery operations such as potting bedding or protection from weather

(2) The export re-export import introduction from the sea transit and transhipment of specimens of

species l~ted in the appendices to these regulations other than in accordance with the provisions of

CITES and these regulatklns is prohib~ed

(3) Recommendations included in Resolutions and Decisions of the Conference of the Parties to CITES

can serve as source of interpretation of the provisions of these regulations

(4) The burden of proof of the legal possession of any specimen of a species included in the Appendices

attached to these Regulations lies wlh the possessor of thai spec1men

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PART2

GENERAL

2 (1) These regulations applies Ill all plants and animal speoies isted on Scheduks I II and Ill ol

1hese regulations

(2) The lollowlng Schedules are attached to these Regulations

(a) Appendix I wh~h lists all species included in Appendix I ol CITES

(b) Appendix II which lists all species included in Appendix II or CITES

(c) Appendix Ill which lists all spooies iocluded in Appendix Ill ol CITES

(3) The Append~s to these Regulatbns are automat~lly amended when amendments to Appendices 1

II or Ill o1 CITES antelt Into Ioree as tt is binding on the Republic

(4) The amendmen1s referred to in subregulation (3) must be piiDiished for inlormation in he Gazette as

soon as tt Is availabk aier their atioptbn by he Conterenoo ol1he Pantss

(5) The otticlaiWeurobsile ollhe Convention ~the otticlal reference lor lhe Appendices

(6) The provisions ollhese regulations must be read with the National Environ menial Management Act

107 m 1998 lhe NatiOOal Environmental Management Biodlverstty Act 2004 (Act 10 oi 2004)

(NEMBA) and he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations 200r

3 Management Authotlty

PART3

AUTHORI11ES

(1) The Minister is the National Management Aulhortty for CITES related activHies

(2) The spooilic duties of the National Management Aulhonly includle but are not nmlled to I he followng

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 67

(a) to consider and grant pennis and ce~ificates in acconiance wnh the provisions of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any parrott 01 cert~ate llffi condttion that 4 may deem

necessacy

(b) to commun~te with the Secretanat and other countoos on scientifiC administrative

enforcement and other issues related to ifllllernentalion of tile Convenoon

(c) to maintain rllCOnia of inlemational trade in spedmens and prepare an annual report

~ning such trade and sullmtt this report to the CITES Secretariat by 31 Ollober of the

year foliowiog the year to which the report refers

(d) to prepare a biennial report on legislative regulatolf and administrative measures laken to

enforce the Convention and 10 submn this repon 10 tile CITES Secretariat by 3t October of

the yeer folloWing the twomiddotyeer period to wh~h the report refers

(e) to coordinate national implementation and enforceme111 ol the Convention and these

(f) RegulatKgtns and to co-operate wiTh other relevant auitlorilleS in this regard

(g) to consutt whh the ScienifC Authorny on the issuance and acceplanee of CITES documents

the nature and level of trade in CITES-liSted species the setting and management of quotas

the registration of traders and production operations tile establishment of Rescue Centres

and the preparation of proposals to amend he CITES Append~

(h) to represenf the Republ~ at national and international meetings related to CITES

(i) to provioe awarenessmiddotraising training education and intormation related to the ConvenOOl

(j) to advise the Minister on action to be taken tortlle implemenlaOOl and enforcement of CITES

(k) to designate one or more Rescue Centres tor seized and confiscaled living specimens

(I) to Intervene in Jmgation before a court in any maner under these regulations

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(3) The Minister is he issuing au1horlty lor perm~s or cerificaes relaiJng to 1r1port export anc -eexport

of aey specres lisled rn Appenaices I II and m~

(a) in a protected area or an area managed or under control of an organ Ji state

b) hat are marine species including lisiOO threatened or pro1octec ~anne specie ir rnarine

proJected areas

(c) by a provincial department on land under rls JUrisdrclror or

(d) by a nalional department on land cnaer Ps jJnsdicltm

(4) The MEC of a Pro~oce rs ttoe Provincial Managemenl Aulhonty lor CTES relatcc spcltgtc

(5) The specif~ duties of ~he Provincial Management AutPoriy mciLde bu are nol i~ed lo trc oaown~

(a) consider and gran permits and certificates in accordance wttr the omvlsons of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any permn or certfiicate any coojPion rat rt may ceem

necessai)

(b) consuH w~h the provincial lllltmber ollhe National Scienlilic Authority on lhe issuance anj

acceptance of CITES documenls lhe nature and leve ol trade in CITES~Iisled speoieslhe se~mg

and managelllltnl of quolas 1t1e registration ol traders and prOduction operatgtons the

eslablishmenl of Rescue Cemres and he preparalion of proposals to ameld the CITES Appendices

(c) manage he Ulil~aMn of alklcated CITES quotas

(d) marllt lag and regisler CITES specimens in accordance Wlth the Convemion

e) coordinate and submit reports for the registratior o indivfdmls JrsllutJJns and lacrlrtres bulln

accordance ~h tne Convention

(I) prepare and submrr pltovirXial inputs to Nalltonal CITES MA on CITES relalod ltnaners on

request

(g) disseminate oflkolal informalion on CITES wilhin lne provrnoe~

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(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

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(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

STAATSKOERANT 2B AUGUSTUS 2009 No325i5 71

(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

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(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

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(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

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PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

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15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

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APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

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Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

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APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

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letarnatlonal trade means any export re-export or import covered by lhe customs regulations anltJ

introduciion lrom the sea

Invasive allen species means spedes introotgtect dehberate~ or unintentionally outside their natural

habilats where they have the abltty to establoh themselves invade outcompete nalives and take over he

new environments

lobef means a piece ol paper caro or other material bearing the acronym CITES and approved by the

National Management Autho~ lor the identnooion o1 contents as herbarium specimens preserved drted or embedded museum specimens or Iva plant material lor scientnic study

Management Authority means the national or provincial management authority referred to In regulation 3 o1

these regulations

noHietriment finding means a finding by the Scientllie Authorly advising that a proposed expert or

imroduction from the sea of Append~ I or II specimens will nol be detrimental to the SUVIval o1 the species

and that a pftllOSed imp011 of an Appendix I specimen o nof falt puposes thai would be detrimental to the

sUVJIgtal of the specres

offering lor sale means he offettng lor sale or any action that may reasonably be lnlerpretad as such

iroluding advertising or causing to be advertiSed lor sale and invitation lo negotiate

permft or certflicale means the official documem used to authorize import export re-export or introdUCIIltln

from the sea of specimens of species liSted In arry o1 the Appendices of these regulations

personal or household ellecs means dead speimens parts and derivatives that are the belongings of a

prtvato individual and thai lonm or are intended to form part of his nonral possessions read wnh Article IV

paragraph 3

bullpre-convention means -

a) the date from which the proviSions ollhe Converdicn apply to a specimen belhe date on which the

species concerned was lirst included in the APpendices and

b) tne date on Which a speclmen is acquired be considered as the date file specimen was

known to be either

bull

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i) removed from the wlkl

ii) born in captivity or artif~ral~ propagated in a controlled environment or

iii) if such date Is unknown or cannot be proved any subsequent and provable date on

wh~h was first possessed by a person

prnventton Certlllcate means a certi~ate issued lor a pre-oonvenhOn specimen

primarily cltgtmmerclal purposesbull means all purposes whose non-commercial aspec1s do not clearly

predominate

quota means the prescribed number or quantY of specimens that can be harvested eJltported or otherwise

used over a specific periOd ot lime

middot~oily reltognbable part or derivative includes any specimen which appears from an accompanying

document the packaging or a mark or label or from any otller circumstances to be a part or deivative of an

animal or plant of a species included in the Appendices to hese regulations unless such pai or derivative is

specifically eJltempted from the provisklns of tile Convention

rexport means the export of any specimen that has previously been imported

Rescue Centre means a centre as defined rn Ar~Je VIII peragmpll5 of CITES

sale mear~ any form of sale hire barter or exchange

Scienllflc Autl1orlly means the natioral scientHic authority established in terms of regulation 59 of the

Threatened or Protected Species Aegulalions 2007 published by Not~e No R 1521n Gazelle No 29657of

23 February 2007

species means a ~nd of animal plant or other organism that does not normally interoreed with indMduals

of another kind and includes any sub-species cullivar variety geogmph~ race strain hybrid or

geegraph ~ally separate popu falcon

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Kspeclmen 11 means -

(a) any living or dead animal plant or other organism

(b) a seed egg gamete or propagule or part of an animal p~nl or other organism capable ot propagation

or reproductkln or In any way transferring genetic trans

(c) any dertvetlve of any animal plant or other organ~m or

(d) any~ whlcll--

(1) contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism or

(ii) from an accompanying document from the packaging or mark or label or from any other

indications appear to be or to contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism

tags means a piece of material for the identffication of raw tanned andor finished skins entering

international trade from the countnes of origin

tranaft means the transit prooedures as defined by the customs regolations olthe Republic

transhipment means the transhipment procedures as defined by the customs regulations of the Republ~

unler controlled conlitlons means in a non-natural environment that is intensively manipulated by human

interventkln for the purpose of plant production which may include but are not lim~ed to tillage fertil~atkln

weed and pest control irrigatkm or nursery operations such as potting bedding or protection from weather

(2) The export re-export import introduction from the sea transit and transhipment of specimens of

species l~ted in the appendices to these regulations other than in accordance with the provisions of

CITES and these regulatklns is prohib~ed

(3) Recommendations included in Resolutions and Decisions of the Conference of the Parties to CITES

can serve as source of interpretation of the provisions of these regulations

(4) The burden of proof of the legal possession of any specimen of a species included in the Appendices

attached to these Regulations lies wlh the possessor of thai spec1men

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PART2

GENERAL

2 (1) These regulations applies Ill all plants and animal speoies isted on Scheduks I II and Ill ol

1hese regulations

(2) The lollowlng Schedules are attached to these Regulations

(a) Appendix I wh~h lists all species included in Appendix I ol CITES

(b) Appendix II which lists all species included in Appendix II or CITES

(c) Appendix Ill which lists all spooies iocluded in Appendix Ill ol CITES

(3) The Append~s to these Regulatbns are automat~lly amended when amendments to Appendices 1

II or Ill o1 CITES antelt Into Ioree as tt is binding on the Republic

(4) The amendmen1s referred to in subregulation (3) must be piiDiished for inlormation in he Gazette as

soon as tt Is availabk aier their atioptbn by he Conterenoo ol1he Pantss

(5) The otticlaiWeurobsile ollhe Convention ~the otticlal reference lor lhe Appendices

(6) The provisions ollhese regulations must be read with the National Environ menial Management Act

107 m 1998 lhe NatiOOal Environmental Management Biodlverstty Act 2004 (Act 10 oi 2004)

(NEMBA) and he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations 200r

3 Management Authotlty

PART3

AUTHORI11ES

(1) The Minister is the National Management Aulhortty for CITES related activHies

(2) The spooilic duties of the National Management Aulhonly includle but are not nmlled to I he followng

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(a) to consider and grant pennis and ce~ificates in acconiance wnh the provisions of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any parrott 01 cert~ate llffi condttion that 4 may deem

necessacy

(b) to commun~te with the Secretanat and other countoos on scientifiC administrative

enforcement and other issues related to ifllllernentalion of tile Convenoon

(c) to maintain rllCOnia of inlemational trade in spedmens and prepare an annual report

~ning such trade and sullmtt this report to the CITES Secretariat by 31 Ollober of the

year foliowiog the year to which the report refers

(d) to prepare a biennial report on legislative regulatolf and administrative measures laken to

enforce the Convention and 10 submn this repon 10 tile CITES Secretariat by 3t October of

the yeer folloWing the twomiddotyeer period to wh~h the report refers

(e) to coordinate national implementation and enforceme111 ol the Convention and these

(f) RegulatKgtns and to co-operate wiTh other relevant auitlorilleS in this regard

(g) to consutt whh the ScienifC Authorny on the issuance and acceplanee of CITES documents

the nature and level of trade in CITES-liSted species the setting and management of quotas

the registration of traders and production operations tile establishment of Rescue Centres

and the preparation of proposals to amend he CITES Append~

(h) to represenf the Republ~ at national and international meetings related to CITES

(i) to provioe awarenessmiddotraising training education and intormation related to the ConvenOOl

(j) to advise the Minister on action to be taken tortlle implemenlaOOl and enforcement of CITES

(k) to designate one or more Rescue Centres tor seized and confiscaled living specimens

(I) to Intervene in Jmgation before a court in any maner under these regulations

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(3) The Minister is he issuing au1horlty lor perm~s or cerificaes relaiJng to 1r1port export anc -eexport

of aey specres lisled rn Appenaices I II and m~

(a) in a protected area or an area managed or under control of an organ Ji state

b) hat are marine species including lisiOO threatened or pro1octec ~anne specie ir rnarine

proJected areas

(c) by a provincial department on land under rls JUrisdrclror or

(d) by a nalional department on land cnaer Ps jJnsdicltm

(4) The MEC of a Pro~oce rs ttoe Provincial Managemenl Aulhonty lor CTES relatcc spcltgtc

(5) The specif~ duties of ~he Provincial Management AutPoriy mciLde bu are nol i~ed lo trc oaown~

(a) consider and gran permits and certificates in accordance wttr the omvlsons of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any permn or certfiicate any coojPion rat rt may ceem

necessai)

(b) consuH w~h the provincial lllltmber ollhe National Scienlilic Authority on lhe issuance anj

acceptance of CITES documenls lhe nature and leve ol trade in CITES~Iisled speoieslhe se~mg

and managelllltnl of quolas 1t1e registration ol traders and prOduction operatgtons the

eslablishmenl of Rescue Cemres and he preparalion of proposals to ameld the CITES Appendices

(c) manage he Ulil~aMn of alklcated CITES quotas

(d) marllt lag and regisler CITES specimens in accordance Wlth the Convemion

e) coordinate and submit reports for the registratior o indivfdmls JrsllutJJns and lacrlrtres bulln

accordance ~h tne Convention

(I) prepare and submrr pltovirXial inputs to Nalltonal CITES MA on CITES relalod ltnaners on

request

(g) disseminate oflkolal informalion on CITES wilhin lne provrnoe~

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(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

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(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

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(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

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(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

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presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

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(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

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the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

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PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

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15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

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(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

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APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

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Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

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APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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64 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

i) removed from the wlkl

ii) born in captivity or artif~ral~ propagated in a controlled environment or

iii) if such date Is unknown or cannot be proved any subsequent and provable date on

wh~h was first possessed by a person

prnventton Certlllcate means a certi~ate issued lor a pre-oonvenhOn specimen

primarily cltgtmmerclal purposesbull means all purposes whose non-commercial aspec1s do not clearly

predominate

quota means the prescribed number or quantY of specimens that can be harvested eJltported or otherwise

used over a specific periOd ot lime

middot~oily reltognbable part or derivative includes any specimen which appears from an accompanying

document the packaging or a mark or label or from any otller circumstances to be a part or deivative of an

animal or plant of a species included in the Appendices to hese regulations unless such pai or derivative is

specifically eJltempted from the provisklns of tile Convention

rexport means the export of any specimen that has previously been imported

Rescue Centre means a centre as defined rn Ar~Je VIII peragmpll5 of CITES

sale mear~ any form of sale hire barter or exchange

Scienllflc Autl1orlly means the natioral scientHic authority established in terms of regulation 59 of the

Threatened or Protected Species Aegulalions 2007 published by Not~e No R 1521n Gazelle No 29657of

23 February 2007

species means a ~nd of animal plant or other organism that does not normally interoreed with indMduals

of another kind and includes any sub-species cullivar variety geogmph~ race strain hybrid or

geegraph ~ally separate popu falcon

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Kspeclmen 11 means -

(a) any living or dead animal plant or other organism

(b) a seed egg gamete or propagule or part of an animal p~nl or other organism capable ot propagation

or reproductkln or In any way transferring genetic trans

(c) any dertvetlve of any animal plant or other organ~m or

(d) any~ whlcll--

(1) contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism or

(ii) from an accompanying document from the packaging or mark or label or from any other

indications appear to be or to contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism

tags means a piece of material for the identffication of raw tanned andor finished skins entering

international trade from the countnes of origin

tranaft means the transit prooedures as defined by the customs regolations olthe Republic

transhipment means the transhipment procedures as defined by the customs regulations of the Republ~

unler controlled conlitlons means in a non-natural environment that is intensively manipulated by human

interventkln for the purpose of plant production which may include but are not lim~ed to tillage fertil~atkln

weed and pest control irrigatkm or nursery operations such as potting bedding or protection from weather

(2) The export re-export import introduction from the sea transit and transhipment of specimens of

species l~ted in the appendices to these regulations other than in accordance with the provisions of

CITES and these regulatklns is prohib~ed

(3) Recommendations included in Resolutions and Decisions of the Conference of the Parties to CITES

can serve as source of interpretation of the provisions of these regulations

(4) The burden of proof of the legal possession of any specimen of a species included in the Appendices

attached to these Regulations lies wlh the possessor of thai spec1men

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PART2

GENERAL

2 (1) These regulations applies Ill all plants and animal speoies isted on Scheduks I II and Ill ol

1hese regulations

(2) The lollowlng Schedules are attached to these Regulations

(a) Appendix I wh~h lists all species included in Appendix I ol CITES

(b) Appendix II which lists all species included in Appendix II or CITES

(c) Appendix Ill which lists all spooies iocluded in Appendix Ill ol CITES

(3) The Append~s to these Regulatbns are automat~lly amended when amendments to Appendices 1

II or Ill o1 CITES antelt Into Ioree as tt is binding on the Republic

(4) The amendmen1s referred to in subregulation (3) must be piiDiished for inlormation in he Gazette as

soon as tt Is availabk aier their atioptbn by he Conterenoo ol1he Pantss

(5) The otticlaiWeurobsile ollhe Convention ~the otticlal reference lor lhe Appendices

(6) The provisions ollhese regulations must be read with the National Environ menial Management Act

107 m 1998 lhe NatiOOal Environmental Management Biodlverstty Act 2004 (Act 10 oi 2004)

(NEMBA) and he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations 200r

3 Management Authotlty

PART3

AUTHORI11ES

(1) The Minister is the National Management Aulhortty for CITES related activHies

(2) The spooilic duties of the National Management Aulhonly includle but are not nmlled to I he followng

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 67

(a) to consider and grant pennis and ce~ificates in acconiance wnh the provisions of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any parrott 01 cert~ate llffi condttion that 4 may deem

necessacy

(b) to commun~te with the Secretanat and other countoos on scientifiC administrative

enforcement and other issues related to ifllllernentalion of tile Convenoon

(c) to maintain rllCOnia of inlemational trade in spedmens and prepare an annual report

~ning such trade and sullmtt this report to the CITES Secretariat by 31 Ollober of the

year foliowiog the year to which the report refers

(d) to prepare a biennial report on legislative regulatolf and administrative measures laken to

enforce the Convention and 10 submn this repon 10 tile CITES Secretariat by 3t October of

the yeer folloWing the twomiddotyeer period to wh~h the report refers

(e) to coordinate national implementation and enforceme111 ol the Convention and these

(f) RegulatKgtns and to co-operate wiTh other relevant auitlorilleS in this regard

(g) to consutt whh the ScienifC Authorny on the issuance and acceplanee of CITES documents

the nature and level of trade in CITES-liSted species the setting and management of quotas

the registration of traders and production operations tile establishment of Rescue Centres

and the preparation of proposals to amend he CITES Append~

(h) to represenf the Republ~ at national and international meetings related to CITES

(i) to provioe awarenessmiddotraising training education and intormation related to the ConvenOOl

(j) to advise the Minister on action to be taken tortlle implemenlaOOl and enforcement of CITES

(k) to designate one or more Rescue Centres tor seized and confiscaled living specimens

(I) to Intervene in Jmgation before a court in any maner under these regulations

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(3) The Minister is he issuing au1horlty lor perm~s or cerificaes relaiJng to 1r1port export anc -eexport

of aey specres lisled rn Appenaices I II and m~

(a) in a protected area or an area managed or under control of an organ Ji state

b) hat are marine species including lisiOO threatened or pro1octec ~anne specie ir rnarine

proJected areas

(c) by a provincial department on land under rls JUrisdrclror or

(d) by a nalional department on land cnaer Ps jJnsdicltm

(4) The MEC of a Pro~oce rs ttoe Provincial Managemenl Aulhonty lor CTES relatcc spcltgtc

(5) The specif~ duties of ~he Provincial Management AutPoriy mciLde bu are nol i~ed lo trc oaown~

(a) consider and gran permits and certificates in accordance wttr the omvlsons of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any permn or certfiicate any coojPion rat rt may ceem

necessai)

(b) consuH w~h the provincial lllltmber ollhe National Scienlilic Authority on lhe issuance anj

acceptance of CITES documenls lhe nature and leve ol trade in CITES~Iisled speoieslhe se~mg

and managelllltnl of quolas 1t1e registration ol traders and prOduction operatgtons the

eslablishmenl of Rescue Cemres and he preparalion of proposals to ameld the CITES Appendices

(c) manage he Ulil~aMn of alklcated CITES quotas

(d) marllt lag and regisler CITES specimens in accordance Wlth the Convemion

e) coordinate and submit reports for the registratior o indivfdmls JrsllutJJns and lacrlrtres bulln

accordance ~h tne Convention

(I) prepare and submrr pltovirXial inputs to Nalltonal CITES MA on CITES relalod ltnaners on

request

(g) disseminate oflkolal informalion on CITES wilhin lne provrnoe~

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(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

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(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

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(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

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(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

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(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

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PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

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Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

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NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

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SderniflcJCommon Name

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Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

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CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

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EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 65

Kspeclmen 11 means -

(a) any living or dead animal plant or other organism

(b) a seed egg gamete or propagule or part of an animal p~nl or other organism capable ot propagation

or reproductkln or In any way transferring genetic trans

(c) any dertvetlve of any animal plant or other organ~m or

(d) any~ whlcll--

(1) contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism or

(ii) from an accompanying document from the packaging or mark or label or from any other

indications appear to be or to contain a derivative of an animal plant or other organism

tags means a piece of material for the identffication of raw tanned andor finished skins entering

international trade from the countnes of origin

tranaft means the transit prooedures as defined by the customs regolations olthe Republic

transhipment means the transhipment procedures as defined by the customs regulations of the Republ~

unler controlled conlitlons means in a non-natural environment that is intensively manipulated by human

interventkln for the purpose of plant production which may include but are not lim~ed to tillage fertil~atkln

weed and pest control irrigatkm or nursery operations such as potting bedding or protection from weather

(2) The export re-export import introduction from the sea transit and transhipment of specimens of

species l~ted in the appendices to these regulations other than in accordance with the provisions of

CITES and these regulatklns is prohib~ed

(3) Recommendations included in Resolutions and Decisions of the Conference of the Parties to CITES

can serve as source of interpretation of the provisions of these regulations

(4) The burden of proof of the legal possession of any specimen of a species included in the Appendices

attached to these Regulations lies wlh the possessor of thai spec1men

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PART2

GENERAL

2 (1) These regulations applies Ill all plants and animal speoies isted on Scheduks I II and Ill ol

1hese regulations

(2) The lollowlng Schedules are attached to these Regulations

(a) Appendix I wh~h lists all species included in Appendix I ol CITES

(b) Appendix II which lists all species included in Appendix II or CITES

(c) Appendix Ill which lists all spooies iocluded in Appendix Ill ol CITES

(3) The Append~s to these Regulatbns are automat~lly amended when amendments to Appendices 1

II or Ill o1 CITES antelt Into Ioree as tt is binding on the Republic

(4) The amendmen1s referred to in subregulation (3) must be piiDiished for inlormation in he Gazette as

soon as tt Is availabk aier their atioptbn by he Conterenoo ol1he Pantss

(5) The otticlaiWeurobsile ollhe Convention ~the otticlal reference lor lhe Appendices

(6) The provisions ollhese regulations must be read with the National Environ menial Management Act

107 m 1998 lhe NatiOOal Environmental Management Biodlverstty Act 2004 (Act 10 oi 2004)

(NEMBA) and he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations 200r

3 Management Authotlty

PART3

AUTHORI11ES

(1) The Minister is the National Management Aulhortty for CITES related activHies

(2) The spooilic duties of the National Management Aulhonly includle but are not nmlled to I he followng

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 67

(a) to consider and grant pennis and ce~ificates in acconiance wnh the provisions of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any parrott 01 cert~ate llffi condttion that 4 may deem

necessacy

(b) to commun~te with the Secretanat and other countoos on scientifiC administrative

enforcement and other issues related to ifllllernentalion of tile Convenoon

(c) to maintain rllCOnia of inlemational trade in spedmens and prepare an annual report

~ning such trade and sullmtt this report to the CITES Secretariat by 31 Ollober of the

year foliowiog the year to which the report refers

(d) to prepare a biennial report on legislative regulatolf and administrative measures laken to

enforce the Convention and 10 submn this repon 10 tile CITES Secretariat by 3t October of

the yeer folloWing the twomiddotyeer period to wh~h the report refers

(e) to coordinate national implementation and enforceme111 ol the Convention and these

(f) RegulatKgtns and to co-operate wiTh other relevant auitlorilleS in this regard

(g) to consutt whh the ScienifC Authorny on the issuance and acceplanee of CITES documents

the nature and level of trade in CITES-liSted species the setting and management of quotas

the registration of traders and production operations tile establishment of Rescue Centres

and the preparation of proposals to amend he CITES Append~

(h) to represenf the Republ~ at national and international meetings related to CITES

(i) to provioe awarenessmiddotraising training education and intormation related to the ConvenOOl

(j) to advise the Minister on action to be taken tortlle implemenlaOOl and enforcement of CITES

(k) to designate one or more Rescue Centres tor seized and confiscaled living specimens

(I) to Intervene in Jmgation before a court in any maner under these regulations

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(3) The Minister is he issuing au1horlty lor perm~s or cerificaes relaiJng to 1r1port export anc -eexport

of aey specres lisled rn Appenaices I II and m~

(a) in a protected area or an area managed or under control of an organ Ji state

b) hat are marine species including lisiOO threatened or pro1octec ~anne specie ir rnarine

proJected areas

(c) by a provincial department on land under rls JUrisdrclror or

(d) by a nalional department on land cnaer Ps jJnsdicltm

(4) The MEC of a Pro~oce rs ttoe Provincial Managemenl Aulhonty lor CTES relatcc spcltgtc

(5) The specif~ duties of ~he Provincial Management AutPoriy mciLde bu are nol i~ed lo trc oaown~

(a) consider and gran permits and certificates in accordance wttr the omvlsons of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any permn or certfiicate any coojPion rat rt may ceem

necessai)

(b) consuH w~h the provincial lllltmber ollhe National Scienlilic Authority on lhe issuance anj

acceptance of CITES documenls lhe nature and leve ol trade in CITES~Iisled speoieslhe se~mg

and managelllltnl of quolas 1t1e registration ol traders and prOduction operatgtons the

eslablishmenl of Rescue Cemres and he preparalion of proposals to ameld the CITES Appendices

(c) manage he Ulil~aMn of alklcated CITES quotas

(d) marllt lag and regisler CITES specimens in accordance Wlth the Convemion

e) coordinate and submit reports for the registratior o indivfdmls JrsllutJJns and lacrlrtres bulln

accordance ~h tne Convention

(I) prepare and submrr pltovirXial inputs to Nalltonal CITES MA on CITES relalod ltnaners on

request

(g) disseminate oflkolal informalion on CITES wilhin lne provrnoe~

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(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

70 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

STAATSKOERANT 2B AUGUSTUS 2009 No325i5 71

(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

72 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

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(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

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PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

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15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

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(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

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APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

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Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

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SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

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CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

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EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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66 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

PART2

GENERAL

2 (1) These regulations applies Ill all plants and animal speoies isted on Scheduks I II and Ill ol

1hese regulations

(2) The lollowlng Schedules are attached to these Regulations

(a) Appendix I wh~h lists all species included in Appendix I ol CITES

(b) Appendix II which lists all species included in Appendix II or CITES

(c) Appendix Ill which lists all spooies iocluded in Appendix Ill ol CITES

(3) The Append~s to these Regulatbns are automat~lly amended when amendments to Appendices 1

II or Ill o1 CITES antelt Into Ioree as tt is binding on the Republic

(4) The amendmen1s referred to in subregulation (3) must be piiDiished for inlormation in he Gazette as

soon as tt Is availabk aier their atioptbn by he Conterenoo ol1he Pantss

(5) The otticlaiWeurobsile ollhe Convention ~the otticlal reference lor lhe Appendices

(6) The provisions ollhese regulations must be read with the National Environ menial Management Act

107 m 1998 lhe NatiOOal Environmental Management Biodlverstty Act 2004 (Act 10 oi 2004)

(NEMBA) and he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations 200r

3 Management Authotlty

PART3

AUTHORI11ES

(1) The Minister is the National Management Aulhortty for CITES related activHies

(2) The spooilic duties of the National Management Aulhonly includle but are not nmlled to I he followng

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 67

(a) to consider and grant pennis and ce~ificates in acconiance wnh the provisions of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any parrott 01 cert~ate llffi condttion that 4 may deem

necessacy

(b) to commun~te with the Secretanat and other countoos on scientifiC administrative

enforcement and other issues related to ifllllernentalion of tile Convenoon

(c) to maintain rllCOnia of inlemational trade in spedmens and prepare an annual report

~ning such trade and sullmtt this report to the CITES Secretariat by 31 Ollober of the

year foliowiog the year to which the report refers

(d) to prepare a biennial report on legislative regulatolf and administrative measures laken to

enforce the Convention and 10 submn this repon 10 tile CITES Secretariat by 3t October of

the yeer folloWing the twomiddotyeer period to wh~h the report refers

(e) to coordinate national implementation and enforceme111 ol the Convention and these

(f) RegulatKgtns and to co-operate wiTh other relevant auitlorilleS in this regard

(g) to consutt whh the ScienifC Authorny on the issuance and acceplanee of CITES documents

the nature and level of trade in CITES-liSted species the setting and management of quotas

the registration of traders and production operations tile establishment of Rescue Centres

and the preparation of proposals to amend he CITES Append~

(h) to represenf the Republ~ at national and international meetings related to CITES

(i) to provioe awarenessmiddotraising training education and intormation related to the ConvenOOl

(j) to advise the Minister on action to be taken tortlle implemenlaOOl and enforcement of CITES

(k) to designate one or more Rescue Centres tor seized and confiscaled living specimens

(I) to Intervene in Jmgation before a court in any maner under these regulations

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(3) The Minister is he issuing au1horlty lor perm~s or cerificaes relaiJng to 1r1port export anc -eexport

of aey specres lisled rn Appenaices I II and m~

(a) in a protected area or an area managed or under control of an organ Ji state

b) hat are marine species including lisiOO threatened or pro1octec ~anne specie ir rnarine

proJected areas

(c) by a provincial department on land under rls JUrisdrclror or

(d) by a nalional department on land cnaer Ps jJnsdicltm

(4) The MEC of a Pro~oce rs ttoe Provincial Managemenl Aulhonty lor CTES relatcc spcltgtc

(5) The specif~ duties of ~he Provincial Management AutPoriy mciLde bu are nol i~ed lo trc oaown~

(a) consider and gran permits and certificates in accordance wttr the omvlsons of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any permn or certfiicate any coojPion rat rt may ceem

necessai)

(b) consuH w~h the provincial lllltmber ollhe National Scienlilic Authority on lhe issuance anj

acceptance of CITES documenls lhe nature and leve ol trade in CITES~Iisled speoieslhe se~mg

and managelllltnl of quolas 1t1e registration ol traders and prOduction operatgtons the

eslablishmenl of Rescue Cemres and he preparalion of proposals to ameld the CITES Appendices

(c) manage he Ulil~aMn of alklcated CITES quotas

(d) marllt lag and regisler CITES specimens in accordance Wlth the Convemion

e) coordinate and submit reports for the registratior o indivfdmls JrsllutJJns and lacrlrtres bulln

accordance ~h tne Convention

(I) prepare and submrr pltovirXial inputs to Nalltonal CITES MA on CITES relalod ltnaners on

request

(g) disseminate oflkolal informalion on CITES wilhin lne provrnoe~

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(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

70 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

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(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

72 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

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presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

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(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

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PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

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15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

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APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

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Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

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SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

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CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

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EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

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APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 67

(a) to consider and grant pennis and ce~ificates in acconiance wnh the provisions of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any parrott 01 cert~ate llffi condttion that 4 may deem

necessacy

(b) to commun~te with the Secretanat and other countoos on scientifiC administrative

enforcement and other issues related to ifllllernentalion of tile Convenoon

(c) to maintain rllCOnia of inlemational trade in spedmens and prepare an annual report

~ning such trade and sullmtt this report to the CITES Secretariat by 31 Ollober of the

year foliowiog the year to which the report refers

(d) to prepare a biennial report on legislative regulatolf and administrative measures laken to

enforce the Convention and 10 submn this repon 10 tile CITES Secretariat by 3t October of

the yeer folloWing the twomiddotyeer period to wh~h the report refers

(e) to coordinate national implementation and enforceme111 ol the Convention and these

(f) RegulatKgtns and to co-operate wiTh other relevant auitlorilleS in this regard

(g) to consutt whh the ScienifC Authorny on the issuance and acceplanee of CITES documents

the nature and level of trade in CITES-liSted species the setting and management of quotas

the registration of traders and production operations tile establishment of Rescue Centres

and the preparation of proposals to amend he CITES Append~

(h) to represenf the Republ~ at national and international meetings related to CITES

(i) to provioe awarenessmiddotraising training education and intormation related to the ConvenOOl

(j) to advise the Minister on action to be taken tortlle implemenlaOOl and enforcement of CITES

(k) to designate one or more Rescue Centres tor seized and confiscaled living specimens

(I) to Intervene in Jmgation before a court in any maner under these regulations

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(3) The Minister is he issuing au1horlty lor perm~s or cerificaes relaiJng to 1r1port export anc -eexport

of aey specres lisled rn Appenaices I II and m~

(a) in a protected area or an area managed or under control of an organ Ji state

b) hat are marine species including lisiOO threatened or pro1octec ~anne specie ir rnarine

proJected areas

(c) by a provincial department on land under rls JUrisdrclror or

(d) by a nalional department on land cnaer Ps jJnsdicltm

(4) The MEC of a Pro~oce rs ttoe Provincial Managemenl Aulhonty lor CTES relatcc spcltgtc

(5) The specif~ duties of ~he Provincial Management AutPoriy mciLde bu are nol i~ed lo trc oaown~

(a) consider and gran permits and certificates in accordance wttr the omvlsons of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any permn or certfiicate any coojPion rat rt may ceem

necessai)

(b) consuH w~h the provincial lllltmber ollhe National Scienlilic Authority on lhe issuance anj

acceptance of CITES documenls lhe nature and leve ol trade in CITES~Iisled speoieslhe se~mg

and managelllltnl of quolas 1t1e registration ol traders and prOduction operatgtons the

eslablishmenl of Rescue Cemres and he preparalion of proposals to ameld the CITES Appendices

(c) manage he Ulil~aMn of alklcated CITES quotas

(d) marllt lag and regisler CITES specimens in accordance Wlth the Convemion

e) coordinate and submit reports for the registratior o indivfdmls JrsllutJJns and lacrlrtres bulln

accordance ~h tne Convention

(I) prepare and submrr pltovirXial inputs to Nalltonal CITES MA on CITES relalod ltnaners on

request

(g) disseminate oflkolal informalion on CITES wilhin lne provrnoe~

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(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

70 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

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(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

72 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

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(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

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PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

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15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

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APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

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bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

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r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

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__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

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bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

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whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

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APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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68 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE ZB AUGUST 20C9

(3) The Minister is he issuing au1horlty lor perm~s or cerificaes relaiJng to 1r1port export anc -eexport

of aey specres lisled rn Appenaices I II and m~

(a) in a protected area or an area managed or under control of an organ Ji state

b) hat are marine species including lisiOO threatened or pro1octec ~anne specie ir rnarine

proJected areas

(c) by a provincial department on land under rls JUrisdrclror or

(d) by a nalional department on land cnaer Ps jJnsdicltm

(4) The MEC of a Pro~oce rs ttoe Provincial Managemenl Aulhonty lor CTES relatcc spcltgtc

(5) The specif~ duties of ~he Provincial Management AutPoriy mciLde bu are nol i~ed lo trc oaown~

(a) consider and gran permits and certificates in accordance wttr the omvlsons of CITES and

regulation 9 and io attach to any permn or certfiicate any coojPion rat rt may ceem

necessai)

(b) consuH w~h the provincial lllltmber ollhe National Scienlilic Authority on lhe issuance anj

acceptance of CITES documenls lhe nature and leve ol trade in CITES~Iisled speoieslhe se~mg

and managelllltnl of quolas 1t1e registration ol traders and prOduction operatgtons the

eslablishmenl of Rescue Cemres and he preparalion of proposals to ameld the CITES Appendices

(c) manage he Ulil~aMn of alklcated CITES quotas

(d) marllt lag and regisler CITES specimens in accordance Wlth the Convemion

e) coordinate and submit reports for the registratior o indivfdmls JrsllutJJns and lacrlrtres bulln

accordance ~h tne Convention

(I) prepare and submrr pltovirXial inputs to Nalltonal CITES MA on CITES relalod ltnaners on

request

(g) disseminate oflkolal informalion on CITES wilhin lne provrnoe~

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 69

(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

70 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

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(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

72 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

74 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

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(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

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PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

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r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

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__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

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bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

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SIECCmOfWBDFAlNAAND FlORA

002601

gc-~middot~~~~~~middot~middot~-~~middot~middot~M~middot~bull~e~~~~~~~=======~EJ(p~ OIltT middot ij~~-~~llpound~~middot~XIOi_lt~R~Tc= =======i

I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

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84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

Page 10: National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act ... · "hunting trophy" means any hom. ivory, tooth, tusll, claw, hoof, hide, skill, hair, lealller. egg or other durable ... The

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 69

(h) promote an interest and understanding of CITES wHhin the provrnce

(I) optimise panlcipatlon of stale depanmenls and agencies in the province In CITES relateltf

matlers

0) maintain recoros of lnternationallrade in specimens and prepare and submilthe provll1clal

CITES annual report to the National MA before 31 July of the year following the year to which

the repon refers

(k) l~alse wHh stakeholders wHhln the provlllce

(I) represent the Republic as part of the South Afr~an delegalloo on national and internatiOnal

meeting related to CITES

(m) adviSe the MEG on action to be taken for the implementatiOn and enloroement ol CITES

wHhin the province and

(n) intemme in litigatioo befolte a oourt in any matter under these rngulaticns

(6) The MEG is designated as an issuing authoiHy lor permits or cooi~tes relating to import export and

re-export of any species listed in IJpendiceS I II and Ill excluding permils or certil~tes referred to in

sullregulation (2)

(7) An oHiclat ol the Department or a provlnc~l department or organ ot Slate may exercise a power or

duty of an iSsuing authority in terms of these regulations to the extent that the power or duty has been

delegated or sub-delegated to that oHicial in lenms of sectiOn 42 or 42A of the National Environmental

Management Act t991l Act No 107 of t991l)

4 Sdenliflc Awtholily

(1) For the purposes ot these regulatiOns the specific duties otthe Scierltilic Authority include but are not

limited to--

70 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

STAATSKOERANT 2B AUGUSTUS 2009 No325i5 71

(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

72 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

74 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 75

(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 n

PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

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I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

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84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

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(a) advise the Management Authority on whether 01 not a praposed export ot a specimen of

species ~ted in Apperdix 1 or 11 wiH be detrimental to the survival of the species Involved

(b) in lhe case of a proposed import of a specimen of a species in Appendix 1 adv~e the

Management Authority on whether or nol the purposes ot the import are detrimerrtalto the

survival ollhe species involved

(c) in the case ol a proposed import of a INe specimen of a species sfed in Append~ I advise

the Management Authority whemer or not n is satisfied that the proposed recipient of the

specimen is sulab~ equipped Ill house and care lor it

(d) monttor lhe export permis granted lor specimens ol species listed in Appendix II as well as

the actual expons of such specimens and advise tlle Management AuthOtity of surtabie

lleasures to be taken to limll the issue ol export permits when the population status ol a

species so requires

(e) advise the Management Authority on the disposal ol confiscated or oltieied specimens

(n advise he Management Authority on any maler the Sctentll~ Authorty considers relevant in

the sphere of species protection

(g) pertorm any tasks toreseen in the Resolutions olllle Conference of the Parrtas to CIFS

(2) For the pupOSeS of these regulations he SP9CH~ duties of the Scientihc Authority in terms olthe

NEMBA include

(a) advise the Minister on-

(i) the regis1raUon ol ranching operations nurseries captive breeding operations and

otner faciltties

(ii) whether an operation or facility meets the criteria tor producing speci9S considered to

be bred in captivity or artificial~ propagated

(iii) the choice of a rescue cerlre or other lacility for the ~isposal otlorteited soecimens

(v) the nomenclature ol specie~ or

STAATSKOERANT 2B AUGUSTUS 2009 No325i5 71

(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

72 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

74 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 75

(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 n

PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

Hod111oo__-_ - oqw middot-

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W - ~--middot

bull IC c

ll~o- -~ - r r~ - bullbull -middotmiddot- Olt~middot I

__ ~~

bull ~

D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

Covmy _ ____ _ __ lgtw _JJ__-r -f o~_bull-middot~- ~~laquo~--bull -

__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

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I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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STAATSKOERANT 2B AUGUSTUS 2009 No325i5 71

(vi) any other matter of a spec~lised nature

(b) assist the Minisler or an environmental management inspector in the ident~ication of

specimens tor the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this 1cr

(c) issue cennicates in which the identilication ot a specimen is verified as being taxonomically

accurate

(d) pertonm eny other function tnat may be prescnbed or delegated to tt by the ttnlster and

(e) deal with eny other matter necessary for or reasonab~ incidental to tts

powers and duties

(3) In peflonming liS duties the Scientific Authortty must-

(a) base its i-dings recommendations and advice on a sClelltific and professional review ot

available information and

(b) consult when necessary organs of state the pnvate sector non-governmental organisations

bcal communtties and other slakehoklers before making any findings or recommendations or

giving any adviCe

PART4

CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

5 General

(I) The Management Authority and enforcement authorities must as far as possible ensure that

specimens of CITESIisted species pass through any tonmaltties required for trade with a minimum ot

delay

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(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 75

(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 n

PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

Hod111oo__-_ - oqw middot-

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a j middot~ r ymiddotJ -~ Cal Cwt-lo ~ iJgt _QIlo--01 o

W - ~--middot

bull IC c

ll~o- -~ - r r~ - bullbull -middotmiddot- Olt~middot I

__ ~~

bull ~

D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

Covmy _ ____ _ __ lgtw _JJ__-r -f o~_bull-middot~- ~~laquo~--bull -

__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

SIECCmOfWBDFAlNAAND FlORA

002601

gc-~middot~~~~~~middot~middot~-~~middot~middot~M~middot~bull~e~~~~~~~=======~EJ(p~ OIltT middot ij~~-~~llpound~~middot~XIOi_lt~R~Tc= =======i

I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

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DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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72 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

(2) To facilllate such passage the Management Authority may designate ports of entry and ports of extt a)

which specimens must he presented tor clearance

(3) The Management Authority musl ensure that all living specimens durtng any peOOd of transit hOlding

or shipment are property cared for so as to minimize the rtsk of Injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

6 Export

(1) The export of any spoclmen of specieS included In AppendiCes I and II requires the prior grant and

presenlation of an export permit

(2) The export of any specimen of spocles Included In Append~ Ill requires the prior grant and

presentattm of an export permtt or a cert~icate of origin

(3) An export penni may on~ be granted ~the folloving condiions are mel

(a) The Management Authority musl be satisfied that the specimen concerned has been legally

acquired

(b) The Management Authorly is satisfied that any living specimen will he prepared and shllfled

tn accoraance wilh lhe most recent ed~oo ollhe Live Animals Regulations of the International

Air Tansport Association regardless of the mode of transport so as 10 mnimlze the rtsk ol

lnJulyen damage to health or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of a specimen of a species listed In Appendices I and II the Scientlftc Authority

has made a nonltJetrlment finding and adVised the Management Authorly accordin~ and

(d) In the case of specimens oi Species listed in Appendix I an Import permtt has been granted

by the competent authority of the countty of deslinatkln

7 Import

(1) The Import of any specimen Of Species Included in Appendix I requires the prklr grant and

STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

74 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 75

(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 n

PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

Hod111oo__-_ - oqw middot-

~

a j middot~ r ymiddotJ -~ Cal Cwt-lo ~ iJgt _QIlo--01 o

W - ~--middot

bull IC c

ll~o- -~ - r r~ - bullbull -middotmiddot- Olt~middot I

__ ~~

bull ~

D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

Covmy _ ____ _ __ lgtw _JJ__-r -f o~_bull-middot~- ~~laquo~--bull -

__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

SIECCmOfWBDFAlNAAND FlORA

002601

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I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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STAATSKOERANT 28AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 73

presentatkm ol an impol1 permn and en her an export permrr or a re-expon certilicate

(2) An ifTIJOrt permH may only be gmnted rr the following oondltions are met

(a) The Scienlllic Authority has advised that the import will be lor purposes which are not

det~mantal to the survival ol the species and lS satislied that the proposed recipient ot a living

specimen lS sunablf equipped to house and care for H

(b) The Managemant AJthority is satiSfied thet lhe specmen concerned lS not to be used

pnmanty for commercial purposes

(c) The ifTIJOrt of any specimen ol species included in Appendix II requires the poor presentallon

ofeHher an expor1 penmrt or a re-export cert~cale

(d) The impol1 of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the poor presentatiOn

ol a certlicate of ongin or an expor1 permit where the irnpOO is from a State which has

included the species in Appendix Ill or a certrricate granted by the Stale of re-expon thai the

specimen was processed or is being re-exported to

(1) The re-export of any specimen of species ircluded In Appendices I II and Ill requires the pnor grant

and presentatiOn o1 a re-export certWicate

(2) A re-export certilicale may only be grented when the following conditions are met

(a) The Management 1ulhority is satisfied that any specimampn to be re-exported was inported in

acooroance with the provisions of this lei and of CITES

(b) The Managementllulhoflty is satisfied that any living specimen will be prepared and shipJed

in conformity wlh the most recent edHior ol the Live Animals Regulations of the lntemalional

Air Tmnspol Associanon regardless ollhe mode mlmnsport so as to rrnnimiZe lhe risk of

lnjUI damage to heaHh or cruel treatment

(c) In the case of any living specimen r1 species listed In Appendix I the Management Authority

Is satlslied thai an import penmn has been granted

74 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 75

(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 n

PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

Hod111oo__-_ - oqw middot-

~

a j middot~ r ymiddotJ -~ Cal Cwt-lo ~ iJgt _QIlo--01 o

W - ~--middot

bull IC c

ll~o- -~ - r r~ - bullbull -middotmiddot- Olt~middot I

__ ~~

bull ~

D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

Covmy _ ____ _ __ lgtw _JJ__-r -f o~_bull-middot~- ~~laquo~--bull -

__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

SIECCmOfWBDFAlNAAND FlORA

002601

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I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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9 llllnlduction from file sea

(I) The lntroducl~n from the sea of a specimen of a species included Appendices I and II requires he

prior grant and presentation of a certificate of inlroducion from he sea

(2) A certHicate of irnroduclkJn from the sea may only be granted when the folloMng conatllons have been

met

(a) the Sdenlllic AUlhorlty advgtses lhalltle introductkJn of any specimen Mil n01 be detrimental io

the survival of the species

(b) the National Management Authonty is sallSiied that any specmen of a species listed in

AppendiX I IS ool to be used for pnmari~ commercial pup(lses and that the proposed

recipient of any liVing specimen is suhably equipped to house and care lor H

c) the National Management Authortty is sat~fiea that any living specimen of a species listed in

Appendix II Mil be so handled as to minimize the risk of injury damage to health or cruel

treatment

10 Permfts and certlflcales

(1) To be valid all permits and certificates must be in a lorm prescnbed in AppendiX 4

(2) Export permits and re-export certiticates are valid lor a penod of siX mon1hs from their date ot issue

(3) lroport permtts for specimens of species included in AppendiX I are valid tor a period of twelve months

from their date ol issue

( 4) A separate permil or c~rtificate is required for each consignment of specimens

(5] The Natkmal Management Authorny or Customs must cancel and retain used export perms andreshy

expo~ certnicates Issued by authorntes of toreign States and any corresponding iroport permits at the

point of entry into ltle country_

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 75

(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 n

PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

Hod111oo__-_ - oqw middot-

~

a j middot~ r ymiddotJ -~ Cal Cwt-lo ~ iJgt _QIlo--01 o

W - ~--middot

bull IC c

ll~o- -~ - r r~ - bullbull -middotmiddot- Olt~middot I

__ ~~

bull ~

D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

Covmy _ ____ _ __ lgtw _JJ__-r -f o~_bull-middot~- ~~laquo~--bull -

__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

SIECCmOfWBDFAlNAAND FlORA

002601

gc-~middot~~~~~~middot~middot~-~~middot~middot~M~middot~bull~e~~~~~~~=======~EJ(p~ OIltT middot ij~~-~~llpound~~middot~XIOi_lt~R~Tc= =======i

I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

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STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 75

(6) Perm~s and certif~ates may not be transferrnd to a person other than the one named on the

dOClJment

(7) The Management Authonty may require appl~ants lor permits or certificates to provide any addnional

illlonnation that ~ may neW to decide whether to issue a penntt or certifiCate

(8) The Management Authority may at its discretion grant or refuse to grant a perm or cel1ificate or

grant a permit or certificate subject to certain condtons

(9) The Management Authorly may at any lime revoke or lrodify any permit or certificate it has issued H it

deems n necessary to do so and shall do so when the permrt or cenfficate has been issued as the

result of false or misleading statements by the appl~ant

(10) Only valid export permits re-expcrt ce11Hicates and certrricates of origin from expcriigtJ cowntriltls shall

be accepted to authorize the import of spocimens of spec~s ncluded in Appendices I II and Ill

(11) A pefl11 or a certificate issued in violalkm oi the law of a foreign coontry or in violaOOn of the

Convention is invalid

1 t 2) II any condition atlached to a permll or certnicate has not been complied wnh ~ may be cancelled by

the Management Authorly

(13) In the event that a similar pem1rr or certificate 1s required in tenns of the Threatened or Protected

Species Regulations 2007 than under these regulations a perm~ or certiltate in terms of these

regulatWJns must be regarded as compl~nt wrrh he Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

2007 and no addrrklnal pennit or certificate 1s required

11 Regiamplralion and Markings

PARTS

REGISTRATION AND MARKNG

(I) All persons wishing to trade in specimens of any species llsled in Append~ I must be registered with

76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 n

PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

Hod111oo__-_ - oqw middot-

~

a j middot~ r ymiddotJ -~ Cal Cwt-lo ~ iJgt _QIlo--01 o

W - ~--middot

bull IC c

ll~o- -~ - r r~ - bullbull -middotmiddot- Olt~middot I

__ ~~

bull ~

D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

Covmy _ ____ _ __ lgtw _JJ__-r -f o~_bull-middot~- ~~laquo~--bull -

__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

SIECCmOfWBDFAlNAAND FlORA

002601

gc-~middot~~~~~~middot~middot~-~~middot~middot~M~middot~bull~e~~~~~~~=======~EJ(p~ OIltT middot ij~~-~~llpound~~middot~XIOi_lt~R~Tc= =======i

I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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76 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

the Management Authorlly

2) All persons WIShing 10 produce capllve bred animals and artij~ally propagated plants lor oommerctal

trade purposes of any epecles l~ted In Appendix I must be registered with the Management Auihorlly

and w~h the Secretariat In the case of caplive bred animals H these species are a~ listed In terms ol

seclon 56 of NEMBA snd are already registered under the awnltants name as Threatened or

Protected Species an Integrated registralion certificate may be Issued

(3) All peroons reg~tered with the Management Authority tor captive breeding ol animals or artilltial

propagatiOn ol plants must keep records of their stocks and of any transactions The Management

Authonty may inspect the premses and recools of persons registered w~h the Management Aulhonty

at any lime

(4) The-

(a) foonat of the application lor registration in subregulation (I)

(b) cond~kms that shall be met in order to be registered

(c) format and contents ot the regiSters that contatn the records

must comply with Resolution 12t 0 ot the Resolutions adopted by the Conference ollhe Parttes

(5) If the conditions tor reglslratigtn are not complied with the Management Authority mustvnthdraw the

r~tratkm

(6) Specimens of animal species liSled In Appendix I that have been bred In ceptivity may no1 be traded

unless they originate lrom a breeding operation registered by the Management Auihorlty and have

been individually and permanently marked In a manner SltJ as to render alteration or trodllicatlon by

unauthortted persons as diifteull as possille

(7) The condilons for registration are determined by the 11anagement Authorlly

(8) The marlongs on or lagging of specimens must be done tn accordance wnh the relevant Resolutions

adopted by the Conference rJ Parties as amended I rom time to time

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 n

PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

Hod111oo__-_ - oqw middot-

~

a j middot~ r ymiddotJ -~ Cal Cwt-lo ~ iJgt _QIlo--01 o

W - ~--middot

bull IC c

ll~o- -~ - r r~ - bullbull -middotmiddot- Olt~middot I

__ ~~

bull ~

D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

Covmy _ ____ _ __ lgtw _JJ__-r -f o~_bull-middot~- ~~laquo~--bull -

__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

SIECCmOfWBDFAlNAAND FlORA

002601

gc-~middot~~~~~~middot~middot~-~~middot~middot~M~middot~bull~e~~~~~~~=======~EJ(p~ OIltT middot ij~~-~~llpound~~middot~XIOi_lt~R~Tc= =======i

I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 n

PART6

EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

12 Trans~ and transshipment

(1 Where a specimel1 sIn transit or transshpmelit througt1 the Republic no addffional CITES perrMs

and ceriicaes s~n te req~Jired

21 lr aJ cases tre trans1 r traliSshipmenl must be in accordance wfth the condnions of transport lay

down~ tnese Reguat1ons arid the castom laws of the Republic

3~ Eni(rceen authorities have he power to inspnct a specimen in transn or transshipment to ensure

1131 I s accooanied by the aoproprtate CIES documents and is corrplial1 with the condlllons and

to seize such a speclTl81 it that 1S not the case

13 P~middotConvention

(I) Wlere hP MarRgemefi Authority is satlsled that a specimen o1 a CITESis1ed species was acquired

betore the prov s1ons ol lhe ConvontltJn became aoplicable to thai species a shall issue a preshy

CowenHon cerH cate JPO~ reques1

(2 ~n tre evet hat a peConveniOn certificate 1s issued rta other CITES document is required to trade

w tne specbullmen

14 PersonaleHects

Provisions loeseen In Part 4 shall n3t apply to dead specimens parts and derivatives of species

listed in Append~ i I and II wcICh are personal eflects being introduced ino 1ha Republ~ Of

exPJned or remiddotexpo~ed [-ere fOrl provlded tnal it iS done In compliance with Article VII of the

Corwerion

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

Hod111oo__-_ - oqw middot-

~

a j middot~ r ymiddotJ -~ Cal Cwt-lo ~ iJgt _QIlo--01 o

W - ~--middot

bull IC c

ll~o- -~ - r r~ - bullbull -middotmiddot- Olt~middot I

__ ~~

bull ~

D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

Covmy _ ____ _ __ lgtw _JJ__-r -f o~_bull-middot~- ~~laquo~--bull -

__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

SIECCmOfWBDFAlNAAND FlORA

002601

gc-~middot~~~~~~middot~middot~-~~middot~middot~M~middot~bull~e~~~~~~~=======~EJ(p~ OIltT middot ij~~-~~llpound~~middot~XIOi_lt~R~Tc= =======i

I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

Page 19: National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act ... · "hunting trophy" means any hom. ivory, tooth, tusll, claw, hoof, hide, skill, hair, lealller. egg or other durable ... The

78 No32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 20C9

15 Sclenlillc exchange

(1) The documents referrnd in Part 4 of these Aeguiations are not be requirnd n the case of-

(a) non-rommercialloans

(b) donallons and egtrellanges between scientific institutklns registered by the Management

AUihority

(c) herbarium specimens

(d) olber preserved dried or embedded museum specimens or

(e) l~e piant material wh~h tarry a label issued or approved by the National Management

Authority

(2) The label reterred to in subparagraph (1) must include he name and address of he sending insUIIJiioo

and the codes of he exporting and importing insmlllions over he signature of a responsible off~er of

that registered eclentillc nstrrUIKgtn

1amp Ollencesand Penalties

(1) No peffi()l may--

PART7

OffENCES AND PENAL TIES

(a) Import export re-export or tntroduCltJ lrorn the sea or anemp 10 mport export remiddotexport or

Introduce kom the sea any specimen ol a speces fisted in he Schedules withou1 a valkl

permit or certifkate issued in terms of tllese regulations or in vkllation ollhe coodHKgtn ot that

perm or CltJrtifiCale

(b) have in h~ or her possession or under his or her control or to ofer or expose lor sale or

d~play to the public any specimen ot a speces listed in he Appendices which was not

legally aCJuired

(c) make or attempl lo make either oral or written false or m~leading Slatements in or ~

connection wffh an applkation tor a permrr or certilkate or re~stration

(d) attar delace or erase a mark used by he Management Authority to in~ldually aoo

permanently identify specimens or

STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

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middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

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I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

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84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

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STAATSKOEAANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 79

(e) obstruct or otherwise hinder an Offioer In the pertormance of his or her dutres

(2) A person contravening subregulalion (1) is guilty of the offence and shall be 1-ble on convidlon to-

(a) lmprconment OF a perkld not exceeding ten years

(b) a line not exceeding RIO mlllkln or

(c) loth such fine or imprisDI1ment

17 Disposal o1 confiscated specimens

The National Management Authority in collSukation with ihe Scienil~ Authority and the Provincial

Management Authorily may dec de on the disposal ol contiScated spactman in accordance with the

appropriate Resolut~n of the Conte1ence ollhe Parties

18 Enforcement Co-onfMIIng Body

The National Management Authority shall coordinate the enfOICement o these regUlations which w~ be

enforced by and enf01tement off~

19 Fees

PART 8

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

A person app~ing fur a perm~ or certfficate in terms olthese regulalions must pay the tees referred to~

Appendix V to the appliCable Issuing Authority

20 Shorl title and Commeneemenl

PARTS

GENERAL

These regulations are called the CITES Regulai011s 2009 and take effect on a date determined by the

Mi~ster by notice in the Government Gazette

80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

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~

a j middot~ r ymiddotJ -~ Cal Cwt-lo ~ iJgt _QIlo--01 o

W - ~--middot

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D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

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__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

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I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

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80 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETIE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPENDIX

(1) Schedule 1 lisls all animal and plan species l~led In Appendix I of CITES

(2) Schedule Includes species lhreatened wilh extioction

APPENDIX II

(1) Schedule 21~ts all animal and plent species listed ill Appendix II ol CITES

(2) Schedule 2 includes species not necessanly hrootened wrth extinction but in wh~h trade mus be

controlled in order to avoid util~auon incompatible with their su01ival

APPENDIX II

(I) This Schedule conlains all animal and plant species listed in Appendix Ill of CITES

(2) This Schedule contains species that are protected In at leas one country which has asked other

CITES Parties for assistance in contnJIIIng the lrade

APPENDIX IV

Sample permrt formal and instructiOns

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

-~ -)liMI

bull A ltiGnH)ltd 111gt ~ ~ollto

Hod111oo__-_ - oqw middot-

~

a j middot~ r ymiddotJ -~ Cal Cwt-lo ~ iJgt _QIlo--01 o

W - ~--middot

bull IC c

ll~o- -~ - r r~ - bullbull -middotmiddot- Olt~middot I

__ ~~

bull ~

D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

Covmy _ ____ _ __ lgtw _JJ__-r -f o~_bull-middot~- ~~laquo~--bull -

__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

SIECCmOfWBDFAlNAAND FlORA

002601

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I - I

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i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

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STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No 32515 81

CONVENll8fiON r- EXPORT 1111111NATIONAL TRADE lfl

__ RI-EJCIORT ORIOINAl INDAHOIIIID IPICIU 01 ~ IMPORT WILD FAUNA AND FLORA ~ 1~---OTHER

~_~~~lt~middot~--~~~~= ~~ s r c middotmiddot PeuroiiMMT1 CERTIIICATEIIltgt Q 8 4

bull --~ t ~middot-wlt---~

~~- middot-- bull -----middot---4-ltt~~ Department of Snvimnmental Affairs ard Tourism

r ___ ~ -~- Prtvate Bag X447

i -lotT_o_iht-oiilt--QilotAL__ PRETORIA i ~____~~

0001 )amp_ltif __ _ __ SOUTH AFRICA

lOli(IAC (JffiIJ-~ ~ ~lt1 -~ - llotolol-1 -~-tlt-QIJIMT -- -- ~-) -~ __

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D ~

-~ c-~ol l ~~ - a ltgt1 ---~-d - --

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__ bull ros __ i CtmIUlE 15ltlihttl It

middot- ~------ ~t~Y -nHd_-M__ -

bull 0

-middot- - oool __

PERMIT I CERTIFICATE No 0 8 4 3 2 8

bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

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I - I

whkh ba tttn brX m Cij)tfvny or in I - m

i middotmiddotIIJihe

bull

I

I

DrepartrnmtofEmiromental Amlin tmd roo PdfampU Bag X 447

84 No 32515 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

APPEHDIXV

PERMIT PROCESSING FEES

Regulation 1 Fee

Import Export and Rampe ieation wilhout annexJf

1-~~~~~~~=~~-h=-~middot--~~~~~-1 Import Exporl and Re-export lellllil wilh R30000 annexure Renewal- permil expired RISOOO

Lost I stolen penni

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bull bull bull bull bull

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 28 AUGUST 2009

Convention on International Trade In EndangenJd Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora Arttdbull vn (B)

Label fbf n01reomMerdall011n dotl$ton or exchange of museum end harbarium lp8Cmes from cms rngSiaffld Sdenlifle lr~lltiMione lrl SQvlh Africa

SCIENTIFIC MATRIAL LAbel No 000 2 0 i

SoutiAlr1can lnslitu1lon ~n$lutton

NamaResponsible Person NarneRoepOOelbleleltBon

-- Addtess

Regmtrallon COde Registradoo Code

~oCootent Exportlng ltl$HtUIon stamQ

SderniflcJCommon Name

WaybdJ No

Name and Oeliignatiorl of Person sendfng Package

Data

Article VII (5) of CITES and any Resolution of the ConfetenOJ o1 Partie5 retallng o the ~cfsdentific 111ater1ats and Artlde Ill IV and V or CITES ShOuld aJso 00 olfSdered dtring the exchange

CITES ManagementAttthotly South Africa Papar1m6rd of En~ Mairs and Tourism Private Bag XMi PM~oria 0001 Sot1hAftlca

1_ MiciiJ Vii (8 staleamp that the pmvisione of Arlklalll IV md V ehsllnot eppty to llt9 ~0cialloon dooation or exchange between sdeotlss or sclemfflc lnslkcuUons rsglstefeC by a Management Auhtml) ct lhetr Sales of 1etarium ~ns ether prestUV9d dried w M1bedded mttampe~~m amppeclrn+namp and iva POnt (118JIIrirll whi(h CampT) 11 IBbef iamJed cr approved by a Mimagemtmt AilthOrity

2 TI11s ltlblll tniQll( M be lllled fur the $Ctirdilic tuthampnge cf biottlgkal WTlpl~ $leh lW DNA blood tgtww or hair

STAATSKOERANT 28 AUGUSTUS 2009 No32515 83

EXPORT CERTIFICATE PERSONAL WllmlfE POODUCTS FROM THE

FlEPUSWC OF SOUTH AFRICA

OrrIRIIdiK~~km~~Mh~~

Cl~reg~llltl- tY amp _ H~~ib-(VMmflldiS~Etli tiqwo atn ltonrflilil 1~~K rdro USA)

CONVENIiONONINTI1JlNATIONAL TRAIJElNBNDANGDUID

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I - I

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