572/1992 Sb.
The COMMUNICATION FROM the
the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicates the day 3. March 1973
She was in Washington, negotiated the Convention on international trade in endangered
species of wild fauna and flora.
The instrument of accession the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic to the Convention on
the international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and
the plant was deposited with the Government of Switzerland, depositary of the Convention,
28 June 1999. February 1992.
Convention entered into force on the basis of paragraph 1 of article XXII. -1 day ago
on July 1, 1975. For the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic
the Convention entered into force in accordance with its article XXII of the paragraph. 2 day
May 28, 1992.
Czech translation of the Convention shall be published at the same time.
Convention
on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and
plants
Signed in Washington, D.C., on July 3. March 1973
The Contracting States
Recognizing that wild fauna and wild plants are in their
the beautiful and varied forms are an irreplaceable part of the natural
systems of the Earth which must be protected for the present generation and for
the next generation;
in recognition of the ever-growing value of wild animals and wild
plants in terms of aesthetic, scientific, cultural, recreational and
economic;
Recognizing that peoples and States are and should be the best protectors of their
own fauna and flora;
Recognizing further that the rescue of certain species of wild
animals and wild plants from their excessive ironing
international trade, international cooperation is essential;
convinced of the need to take appropriate measures to this
objectives;
have decided to conclude the following Convention:
Article. (I)
The definition of the
For the purposes of this Convention, if the text does not provide otherwise:
a) "species" means any species, subspecies, or geographically separate
population;
b) "specimen" means "
I) any animal or plant, whether living or dead,
(ii) in the case of animals) also: for species included in Appendix I and II
each of their vanity product or part of them; and for species
listed in annex III to the vanity part or product from
them, if they are mentioned in annex III in relation to
these species, and
III) in the case of plants: for species included in annex I to each
their vanity product or part of them; and for species
listed in annexes II and III to the vanity part or product
of them, if they are mentioned in annexes II and III in the
connection with the species;
(c)) "trade" means export, re-export, import and of the sea;
(d)) "re-export" means export of such specimens, which was previously
imported;
e) "introduction from the sea" means the import of specimens of any species,
caught in the waters in question, which are not under the legal
the sovereignty of any State;
f) "scientific authority" means a national scientific authority designated within the meaning of
Article IX;
g) "management authority" means a national administrative authority designated, in the
the meaning of article IX;
h) "party" means a State for which this Convention is in force.
Article II
Basic provisions
1. Annex I includes all species in danger of extinction which are or
trade may be adversely affected. Trade in specimens of
species must be subject to particularly strict measures to continue
He does not endanger their survival, and may be authorized only in exceptional
circumstances.
2. Annex II shall include:
and all species) although they are not threatened with extinction,
would happen if they could trade in specimens of these species has not been
subject to strict measures to prevent such exploitation,
that is incompatible with their survival; and
(b)) other species which must be subject to certain measures to trade
in specimens of certain species referred to in (b). and paragraph 2 of this article)
could be effectively controlled.
3. Annex III includes species which any party declares that in
the limits of its legal sovereignty are the subject of measures having
prevent or limit the exploitation and which require the
the cooperation of other parties in the control of trade.
4. the Parties shall authorise trade in specimens of species listed in annex I, II, and
(III) only if it is in accordance with the provisions of this Convention.
Article. (III)
Regulation of trade in specimens of species included in Appendix I
1. All trade in specimens of species listed in annex I shall be carried out
in accordance with the provisions of this article.
2. The export of any specimen of a species included in Appendix I shall require the
first submit an export permit. An export permit may be granted
only if the following conditions are met:
a) a scientific authority of the exporting State has advised that the export will not jeopardize the survival of the
of the species involved;
(b)), the Executive authority of the exporting State is satisfied that the
the specimen was obtained against the laws for the protection of fauna and flora
of the State concerned;
(c)), the Executive authority of the exporting State is satisfied that any living
specimen will be so prepared and shipped in such a way that the risk of
injury, damage to health or cruel treatment will be reduced to
the smallest possible level; and
(d)), the Executive authority of the exporting State is satisfied that, for a given
specimen import permit has been granted.
3. The import of any specimen of a species included in Appendix I shall require the
the prior presentation of an import licence and an export permit or
certificate of re-export. An import permit can be granted only if the
If the following conditions are met:
and the scientific authority of the importing country) has advised that the import will be for purposes
that would threaten the survival of the species concerned;
(b)), the Executive or a scientific authority of the importing State is satisfied that the
the proposed recipient of a living specimen is suitably equipped to
location and care for it; and
(c)) the Executive authority of the importing State is satisfied that the specimens
will not be used primarily for business purposes.
4. the re-export of any specimen of a species included in Appendix I shall require the
First, present the issued certificate of re-export. Certificate of re-export
may be issued only if the following conditions are met:
and the Executive authority of the reexportujícího) State is satisfied that each
the specimen was imported into the State, in accordance with the provisions of this Convention;
(b)), the Executive Body reexportujícího State is satisfied that each
living specimen will be so prepared and shipped in a manner that is
reduce the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel
treatment; and
c) Executive Body for the reexportujícího State is satisfied about the fact that for each
a live specimen of import permit has been granted.
5. To the sea of any specimen of a species included in Appendix I
You must first submit a certificate issued by the management authority of
introdukujícího State. This certificate must comply with the following conditions:
and the scientific authority of the State of introdukujícího) has advised that the import will not jeopardise the
the survival of the species concerned;
(b)), the Executive or a scientific authority of the State of introdukujícího are assured
the fact that the proposed recipient of a living specimen is suitably equipped to
its location and care for it; and
(c)) the Executive authority of the importing State is satisfied that the specimens
will not be used primarily for business purposes.
Article IV
Regulation of trade in specimens of species included in Appendix II
1. All trade in specimens of species listed in annex II shall be carried out
in accordance with the provisions of this article.
2. The export of any specimen of a species included in Appendix II shall require the
first submit an export permit. An export permit may be granted
only if the following conditions are met:
a) a scientific authority of the exporting State has advised that such export will not jeopardise the
the survival of the species;
(b)), the Executive authority of the exporting State is satisfied that the
the specimen was obtained against the laws for the protection of fauna and flora
of the State concerned; and
(c)), the Executive authority of the exporting State is satisfied that any living
specimen will be so prepared and shipped as to avoid injuries,
damage to health or cruel treatment.
3. the scientific authorities of the Parties shall monitor on an ongoing basis to enable the export of specimens
listed in annex II, issued by their State, and real exports
These specimens. If a scientific authority determines that the export of
specimens of any of these species should be limited in order to kind of
maintained throughout the range of occurrence and at a level that would be at the same time in
consistent with its role in the ecosystems in which it occurs, and somewhat
above the level that would require the inclusion of this species in annex I,
a scientific authority of the competent management authority shall propose appropriate measures to
limit the granting of the authorisation of exports of specimens of the species concerned.
4. The import of any specimen of a species included in Appendix II shall require the
First, submit either an export permit or re-export certificate of.
5. the re-export of any specimen of a species included in Appendix II is
First you must submit a certificate of re-export. Certificate of re-export
may be issued if the following conditions are met:
and the management authority of the State of reexportujícího) is satisfied that the specimen
the State has been imported, in accordance with the provisions of this Convention; and
(b)), the Executive Body reexportujícího State is satisfied that each
a living specimen will be so prepared and shipped in such a way that the risk of
injury, damage to health or cruel treatment will be reduced to
the smallest possible degree.
6. To the sea of any specimen of a species included in Appendix II
First, to the management authority of the State issued to introdukujícího
confirmation. This certificate may be issued only if the are met.
the following conditions:
and the scientific authority of the State of introdukujícího) has advised that the introduction
will not jeopardize the survival of the species concerned; and
(b)), the Executive Body introdukujícího State is satisfied about the fact that with each
live specimen will be treated so that the risk of injury, damage to the
to health or cruel treatment will be reduced to the smallest possible degree.
7. the certificates referred to in paragraph 1(b). 6 of this article may be issued only on the
advice of a scientific authority, in consultation with other national scientific
authorities or, if necessary, with the international scientific authorities
with regard to the total number of specimens to be imported in the course of
a period of not more than one year.
Article. In
Regulation of trade in specimens of species listed in annex III
1. All trade in specimens of species listed in annex III,
carried out in accordance with the provisions of this article.
2. The export of any specimen of a species listed in annex III from the State,
that this species in Appendix III must first submit
an export permit. An export permit may only be granted if the
If the following conditions are met:
and the management authority of the exporting State) is satisfied that the
the specimen was obtained against the laws for the protection of fauna and flora
of that State; and
(b)), the Executive authority of the exporting State is satisfied that any living
specimen will be so prepared and shipped in such a way that the risk of
injury, damage to health or cruel treatment will be reduced to
the smallest possible degree.
3. Except in the circumstances referred to in paragraph 1. 4 of this article is to import
any specimen of a species included in Appendix III must first
submit a certificate of the origin of specimens and, if the import is going on from the State,
that this kind of ranked in Appendix III, an export permit.
4. In the case of re-export to the importing is necessary, the State has received confirmation
issued by the management authority of the reexportujícího State to the effect that the specimen was in
that State has undergone a special process or that it is re-exported, and
that's because, for a record of compliance with the provisions of this Convention, due to the
This copy.
Čl.VI
Permits and certificates
1. Permits and certificates issued under the provisions of articles III, IV and V
must conform to the provisions of this article.
2. An export permit shall contain the information specified in the model
attached in annex IV and may be used only for export in the period
six months after the release.
3. Each permit or certificate must contain the name of this Convention,
official name and stamp of the management authority which issued it, and control
number, this executive body.
4. Each copy of the permit or certificate issued by a management authority must be
clearly marked as copies and, if it is not validated by a different range
force must not be used instead of the original.
5. for each consignment of specimens should be a separate authorisation, or
confirmation.
6. the Executive authority of the State of any specimen invalidates and
Removes the export permit or certificate of re-export and all them
the appropriate permits to import, as submitted in the imported specimens.
7. where appropriate and feasible, the management authority of each
a specimen of the mark, which will facilitate its identification. "Brand" in this
the meaning of ' means any indelible mark, seal or other appropriate
resource, allowing to identify the specimen so that as many
inability to forgery by an unauthorized person.
Article. (VII)
Exemptions and other special provisions relating to trade
1. the provisions of articles III, IV and V shall not apply to the transport and transshipment
specimens in the territory of the parties, if specimens remain under customs
control.
2. If the Executive authority of the exporting or reexportujícího State
is satisfied that a specimen was acquired before it
She began to apply this Convention, and shall issue a certificate to that effect, will not be
This specimen is applied the provisions of articles III, IV and V.
3. the provisions of articles III, IV and V shall not apply to specimens
having a personal or family nature. However, this exception does not apply,
If:
and) as to the specimens of the species listed in annex I, provided that they have been obtained
the owner outside his State of usual residence and were in this State
imported;
(b)), the specimens of the species listed in annex II,
I) that were acquired by the owner outside his State of usual residence and in a
the State where removal from the wild,
(ii)) that are imported into the owner's State of residence, and
(iii)) for which the State in which they have been taken from the wild, requires prior
each exportation export permit,
However, if there is no management authority is satisfied that the specimens have been
obtained before they began to apply the provisions of this Convention.
4. Specimens of species listed in annex I and educated in
captivity for commercial purposes or species of plants listed in annex I and
artificially multiplied for commercial purposes is treated as if it were
specimens of species included in Appendix II.
5. If the Executive authority of the exporting State is satisfied that the
any specimen of an animal species was bred in captivity or that
any specimen of a plant species was artificially propagated, or is
part of such an animal or plant or was derived therefrom,
can confirm this fact, issued by a management authority to replace the
the authorisation required by the provisions of articles III, IV and V.
6. the provisions of articles III, IV and V shall not apply to non-commercial lease
donation or exchange between scientists or scientific institutions, registered by the
the Executive authority of its State, to specimens of the herbářové and otherwise
canned, dried or brewed drugs and living plant Museum
material, if they are marked with a label issued or confirmed
the executive body.
7. The management authority of any State may not respect the requirements of articles
III, IV and V, and may, without a permit or certificate accepted move
specimens that are part of a travelling zoo, circus,
The menagerie, plant exhibition or other travelling exhibition provided that they are
subject to the following conditions:
and) the exporter or importer has registered such specimens with all
the details for this executive body;
b) specimens belong to one of the categories specified in paragraph 2. 2
or (5) of this article; and
(c)) the executive body is satisfied that any living specimen will be so
transported and corrected, so that the risk of injury, damage to
health or raw treatment has decreased to the minimum.
Article. (VIII)
Measures that will make the party
1. the Parties shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the provisions of this Convention
in life and prevent such trading in specimens that would
violated. The measures are contained in them:
and for fining trade) such specimens or their possession,
or both; and
(b)) for the implementation of the confiscation of such specimens or their return to the
the State that is exported.
2. in addition to the measures taken pursuant to paragraph 1. 1 of this article, a party may,
If it considers it necessary, to lay down any internal method of reimbursement,
incurred for the confiscation of specimens that have been illicitly
trade, contrary to the measures taken in the framework of the implementation of this Convention.
3. the Parties shall ensure that specimens have gone through the formalities required for
store them with the least possible delay. So passage was
facilitated, a party may determine the point of entry at which specimens must be
submitted to customs clearance. The Parties shall further ensure that all live
specimens during transit, storage or transport, duly
cared for, so that the risk of injury, damage to health or raw
treatment has been reduced to the smallest possible degree.
4. If it was on the basis of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this article
confiscated living specimen, i.e.:
and) is entrusted to management authority of the State, which it confiscated;
(b)) the management authority, in consultation with the exporting State returns the specimen
This State on its cargo or it will send relief Center or at the
other similar place that Executive authority deems appropriate given the objectives of the
of this Convention; and
(c)), the Executive Body may take the advice of a scientific authority, or,
If it considers it necessary, it may ask the Secretariat to facilitate its
the decision referred to in point (b) of this paragraph), and even as far as the options
a rescue centre or other place.
5. Rescue Centre within the meaning of paragraph 1. 4 of this article shall be
the institution designated by the Executive Body to the welfare of live
specimens, particularly those that have been seized.
6. each Party shall maintain records of trade in specimens of species included in
Annexes I, II and III, which contain:
and) the names and addresses of exporters and importers; and
(b)) the number and type of permits and certificates issued; State to which the trade
was taken; the number or quantity of specimens, the species name, and both are
listed in annexes I, II and III, and, where possible, the size and
the sex of the specimens.
7. each Party shall prepare periodic reports on the performance of the obligations of this
Convention and progresses to the Secretariat:
and the annual statement) containing the information referred to in point (b)). 6 of this
Article; and
(b)) every two years a report on the legislative, regulatory and
administrative measures for the application of this Convention.
8. the information referred to in paragraph 1(b). 7 of this article shall be made publicly available,
If it's not in conflict with the legislation of the party concerned.
Article. (IX)
Management authorities and scientific authorities
1. Each Party shall designate for the purposes of this Convention:
) and one or more management authorities empowered to issue the permit or
acknowledgement on behalf of that party; and
(b)) one or more scientific authorities.
2. the State, requiring ratification or document of acceptance,
approval or accession, communicate to the depository Government of the name and at the same time
the address of the Executive Body, empowered to negotiate with other parties
and with the Secretariat.
3. Any change in the appointment or authorisation under the provisions of this
Article shall communicate to the party Secretariat, which informs about it
all the other parties.
4. each management authority referred to in paragraph 1. 2 of this article, shall, at
request the Secretariat or the Executive authority of the other party, assign them
stamps, seals or other brands used to authenticate
permits and certificates.
Article. X
Trade with States which are not parties to this Convention
Going to export or re-export to the country or import from a State which is not
party to this Convention, the parties may place permits and certificates
required by the Convention to recognise similar documents issued by the
the competent authorities of the State concerned, if in principle correspond to
the requirements of this Convention.
Article. XI
The Conference of the parties
1. the Secretariat shall call a meeting of the Conference of the parties not later than two years
After this Convention has entered into force.
2. the Secretariat shall convene at a later time, unless the Conference decided otherwise,
regular meetings at least once every two years and extraordinary meetings
at any time, at the request in writing of at least one third of the parties.
3. At the meetings, as the ordinary and extraordinary, the Parties shall discuss the implementation of
the present Convention and may:
and make such necessary measures), which would enable the Secretariat
to carry out its duties and adopt financial measures;
(b)) to consider and adopt amendments to annexes I and II in accordance with
Article XV;
(c)) to examine progress made in the restoration and protection of species listed
in annex I, II and III;
(d) receive and consider any) report, presented by the Secretariat or
any of the parties; and
(c) where appropriate, make recommendations) to improve the effectiveness of this Convention.
4. At each regular meeting, the parties may determine the time and venue of the next
the ordinary meeting, held pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 1. 2 of this article.
5. At the meeting of the parties may determine and adopt rules of procedure for the
meeting.
6. the United Nations, its specialized agencies and
The International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as any State,
that is not a member of this Convention, may be on the meetings of the Conference
represented by observers, who have the rights of the participants, but they do not have the right to
vote.
7. Any body or organization professionally qualified in the protection,
conservation or management of wild fauna or flora,
that realized the Secretariat of its wish to be represented by their
observers to the meetings of the Conference, will be accepted, unless
It won't stand up at least one third of the Parties present and if this
body or organization belongs to one of these categories:
and international organisations or bodies), governmental or non-governmental, and national
governmental agencies and bodies;
(b)) the national NGOs or bodies which have been in this direction
approved by the State in which it is located.
If you are admitted to meetings of the Conference, these observers
the right people, but I do not have the right to vote.
Article. (XII)
The Secretariat of the
1. as soon as this Convention enters into force, the Executive Director of the
The United Nations Environment Programme secretariat. To the extent and in the manner
who deems it appropriate, he may be assisted by appropriate
intergovernmental or non-governmental, international or national organization and
bodies technically qualified in protection, conservation and management
wild animals and plants.
Duties of the Secretariat is:
and organize and ensure meeting);
(b)) to perform the duties that are assigned to it under the provisions of article XV and
XVI this Convention;
(c)) in accordance with a program approved by the Conference of the parties, to carry out scientific
and support studies which will contribute to the implementation of this Convention, as well as study
concerning standards for appropriate preparation and transport of live specimens and
means for the identification of specimens;
(d) the reporting party) to study and to request from parties such further information,
that are in his opinion necessary to ensure the implementation of this Convention;
(e) notify the parties on all) materials relating to the aims of this
Of the Convention;
f) periodically publish and distribute to the parties normally valid printouts
Annexes I, II and III, as well as all of the information, which will facilitate the determination of the
specimens of species included in these annexes;
g) to prepare annually a report to the parties on its work and on the implementation of
This Convention and other messages that may request a meeting of the parties;
(h) to draw up recommendations for the implementation) of the objectives and the fulfilment of the provisions of the
This Convention, including the exchange of information of a scientific or professional
nature; and
I) carry out other tasks which it may entrust the party.
Article. XIII
International measures
1. If the Secretariat, on the basis of his message verifies that
any species included in Appendix I or II is adversely affected by
trade in specimens of that species or that the provisions of this Convention
are not effectively complied with, it shall inform the management authority of the party or an authorized
of the parties concerned.
2. If a party receives a communication as referred to in paragraph 1. 1
This article informs you as soon as possible, and if its legal
legislation so allows, the Secretariat of any relevant facts and propose
corrective measures, where appropriate. If the party recognizes that it is desirable to establish a
the investigation, the investigation may be carried out by one or more
by persons expressly authorized to do so by that party.
3. the information provided by the party or information that are the result of
investigations as referred to in paragraph 1. 2 of this article shall be re-examined
the next Conference of the parties, which may issue any recommendations which it
deems appropriate.
Article. XIV
Impact on national legislation and International Convention
1. the provisions of this Convention shall not prevent the parties to accept in any way:
a) stricter national rules to the conditions of trade, getting in
the possession or transportation of specimens of species listed in annexes I, II and
(III), or completely disable; or
(b)), national provisions restricting or prohibiting trade, getting in
the possession or transportation of species not included in annexes I, II and III.
2. the provisions of this Convention do not affect in any way the provisions of the
any national rules or obligations arising
the parties of any treaty, Convention or international agreement that for
any hand or later can enter into force, if the
refers to other aspects of trade in specimens or their acquisition, possession
and transport, including customs, public health,
the veterinary service or plant quarantine.
3. the provisions of this Convention do not affect in any way the provisions or
the obligations arising out of any treaty, Convention or international
agreements concluded or which may be concluded, between the States
creating a Union or regional trade Convention, which form or
preserves external customs control and removing customs control between their
Members, if these provisions or obligations related to trade between the
the Member States of the Union or of the Convention.
4. the Member State of this Convention which is also a participant in any other
Treaty, Convention or international agreement that is in effect at the time
When this Convention enters into force, and according to the provisions of the
provided by the protection of marine species listed in annex II,
be exempt from the duties imposed on the provisions of this Convention, if the
trade in specimens of species included in Appendix II, and if they are
caught by vessels registered in that State and in accordance with the provisions of
the said Treaty, Convention or international agreement.
5. If it is not contrary to article XV of the Convention, it is for export of specimens,
acquired within the meaning of paragraph 1. 4 of this article, you only need to confirm
the Executive authority of the importing State, that the specimens have been obtained in
accordance with the provisions of the other treaty, Convention or international agreement.
6. Nothing in this Convention stands in the way to ensure that the United Nations Conference on
the law, convened the UNITED NATIONS within the meaning of the GS resolution 2750 C (XXV),
codified and drew up a law of the sea, nor the present or future
claims and legal aspects of any State, if they relate to the marine
rights and the nature and extent of their legal sovereignty on the coast or on the
ships flying their flag.
Article. XV
Amendments to annexes I and II
1. At the time of meetings of the Conference shall apply to amendments to annex I
and (II) the following provisions:
a) any party may propose an amendment to annex I and II to
discussion at the next meeting. The text of the amendment shall notify the
the Secretariat no later than 150 days before the meeting. The Secretariat is in the
the meaning of the provisions of points (b) and (c)), paragraph). 2 this article asks the other
Parties and interested institutions and their answers, communicate to all parties
no later than 30 days before the meeting.
b) amendments are accepted by a two-thirds majority of those present
and voting parties. "Parties present and voting" in this
the meaning of means the present Parties which voted for or against. The parties,
which abstained, are not counted in the two-thirds required
for the adoption of the amendment.
(c)), adopted amendments at the meeting, they shall become effective 90 days
After the meeting, and for all parties except those which make a
a reservation within the meaning of paragraph 1. 3 of this article.
2. between meetings of the Conference shall apply to amendments to annexes I
and (II) the following provisions:
a) any party may propose an amendment to Appendix I or II to the
consultation between the meeting of the way of a written vote, as provided for
later in this paragraph.
(b)) for marine species, the Secretariat shall receive the text of the amendment
the proposal, immediately communicate it to all parties. At the same time asks also
the international institutions that have some relation to these species,
mainly because, in order to obtain all the scientific data that these
institutions can provide, and to ensure coordination with all
protectionist measures, applied by these organisations.
The Secretariat shall communicate the views and the data obtained from these institutions and their
its own findings and recommendations to all parties as soon as possible.
(c)) for species other than marine, as soon as the Secretariat receives the text
the proposed amendment, it shall notify immediately to all parties and as soon as they
i shall communicate its own recommendations.
d) within 60 days from the date on which the secretariat informed the parties of their
recommendation within the meaning of point (b)), or (c)) of this paragraph, any
page to assign to the Secretariat any comments on the proposed
amendment, as well as all serious scientific data and information.
(e) the Secretariat shall communicate to the parties) in the shortest time answers
got, and its own recommendations.
f) if within 30 days from the date on which they have been notified of the response and
recommendation within the meaning of the provisions of point e) of this paragraph, the Secretariat
no protest, the amendment shall enter into force for
all parties except those which make a reservation in accordance with paragraph 1. 3
This article.
(g)) if the Secretariat receives from some parties protest, will be
proposed amendment to have undergone voting in writing within the meaning of
the provisions of point (h)), i) and (j)) of this paragraph.
(h) the Secretariat shall notify all parties) that he was sent to the protest.
I) if the Secretariat within 60 days of the date of notification within the meaning of
the h point) of this paragraph does not get at least since the middle parties,
negative or abstention vote, the proposed amendment
referred to the next meeting of the Conference for further consideration.
(j)) if the Secretariat receives the votes from at least half of all the parties,
the amendment adopted by the majority of two thirds of the parties that
voted for or against.
k) the Secretariat shall communicate to all parties to the outcome of the vote.
l) if the proposed amendment adopted shall enter into force
90 days after it has been notified to the parties by the Secretariat, for the
all parties except those which make a reservation in accordance with paragraph 1. 4
This article.
3. during the period of 90 days provided for in paragraph 2 of point c). 1 or in section l),
paragraph. 2 of this article, either party may make a written notice in
the depository of the Government reservation on the amendment. Until such reservation
is withdrawn, it will be with this party in respect to trade with the
Species Act as a State which is not a member of this Convention.
Article. XVI
Appendix III and amendments thereto
1. either party may at any time submit to the Secretariat a list of species
that its provisions are subject to in the context of its legal
the laws of the measures referred to in paragraph 1. 3 of article II. Annex III contains the
the name of the party that these types of attachments included, to the scientific names
these species and all parts or products from animals and plants,
referred to namely for each species within the meaning of point (b) of article I).
2. Such a list, submitted under paragraph 1(c). 1 of this article, it shall, in
as soon as possible by the Secretariat to all parties. The list will take effect as
part of annex III within 90 days after the date of such communication. At any time after
the assignment of such a list, any party may by written communication
the depository Government of the report given to any type of reservation or
any such part or the product, if this reservation is withdrawn, the
This will be the State to act in matters of trade in species or
parts thereof or products such as would not be a member of this Convention.
3. a party which has submitted a species for inclusion in annex III,
It may revoke at any time by written notification to the Secretariat, which shall notify
the appeal to all parties. The revocation will take effect 30 days from the date of this
the notification.
4. each party that presents a list within the meaning of the provisions of paragraph 1. 1
This article shall submit to the Secretariat a copy of all domestic laws and
the regulation, applicable to the protection of these species and all interpretations
as it deems necessary, or that the Secretariat's request was made. Until it is
the species included in Appendix III, the party continues to all
the amendments to these laws and regulations, or all of their new
interpretations have been received.
Article. XVII
Amendments to the Convention
1. At the written request of at least one third of the Parties shall be convened by the Secretariat of the
the extraordinary meeting of the Conference for consideration and adoption of amendments to the
proposals to the Convention. Such amendments shall be adopted
a two-thirds majority of Parties present and voting. "The Parties present and
voting ' means Parties present and casting an affirmative for
or against. The party, which abstained, to two-thirds,
required for the adoption of the amendment do not count.
2. The Text of any amendment to be presented to the Secretariat
to all parties at least 90 days before the meeting.
3.Pro the parties which have accepted it, the entry into force of the amendment
60 days after that, when two-thirds of the parties have deposited their instruments of acceptance
This amendment at the depository Government. For each additional page
then enters into force Amendment 60 days after that, when this party
deposited its instrument of acceptance of the amendment.
Article. XVIII
Resolution of disputes
1. any dispute which may arise concerning the interpretation or implementation of the provisions of this
Agreement between two or more parties, will be the subject of consultation between the
These parties.
2. If the dispute cannot be resolved within the meaning of paragraph 1. 1 of this article,
the parties can agree to it, submit the dispute to arbitration, in particular
The Permanent Arbitration Court (Permanent Chamber Court) in the Hague, and
the arbitration decision will be for the parties submitting the dispute to arbitration
submitted, binding.
Article. XIX
The signature of the
This Convention shall be open for signature at Washington until 30 June. April 1973 and
then in Berne until 31 December 2006. December 1974.
Article. XX
Ratification, acceptance and approval
This Convention shall be ratified, accepted or approved. The instrument of
ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Government of the Swiss
the Confederation, which will be the depository Government.
Article. XXI
Access
This Convention shall be open for accession without a time limit. The instrument of
of accession shall be deposited with the depository Government.
Article. XXII
Entry into force
1. this Convention shall enter into force 90 days after the deposit of ten instruments of
ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with the depository Government.
2. for any State which ratifies, accepts or approves this Convention or to
acceding to save ten instruments of ratification, acceptance,
approval or accession, this Convention shall enter into force 90 days after the
what the State has deposited its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval
or accession.
Article. XXIII
Reservations
1. the provisions of this Convention do not allow general reservations. Exact exactly
reservations may be made as defined within the meaning of the provisions of this article and
Article XV and XVI.
2. any State may, when depositing its instrument of ratification, acceptance,
approval or accession, make reservations, relating to:
and any kind, included) in annex I, II or III; and
(b) any part or derivative) listed for each species,
listed in annex III.
3. until the Party withdraws its reservation with respect to trade in
the species concerned or parts or derivatives, specifically mentioned in this
the reservation, as a State which is not a member of this Convention.
Article. XXIV
Notice of termination
Either party may at any time denounce this Convention by written notification to
the depository Government. Denunciation shall take effect two months after the
the depository Government has received the notification.
Article. XXV
Depozitor
1. the original of this Convention, the English, Chinese, French,
Russian and Spanish, the versions are authentic, shall be deposited with
the depository Government shall forward a certified copy thereof to each State,
who signed the Convention or has deposited its instrument of accession.
2. The Depository Government shall inform all signatory and acceding Governments and
the Secretariat of the signature of this Convention, of the deposit of instruments of ratification,
acceptance, approval or accession, entry into force,
amendments to the submission and revocation of reservations and notifications of replies.
3. as soon as this Convention enters into force, it shall forward the depository Government
a certified copy of the United Nations Secretariat to
registration and publication in accordance with article 102 of the UN Charter.
In witness whereof the undersigned, duly assignees in this sense
authorised, have signed this Convention.
Given in Washington the third of March, one thousand nine hundred and seventy-three.
Note:
The texts of annexes I, II, III and IV, which are subject to regular change, are
stored in the last valid version of the Ministry of the environment
The Czech Republic and the Slovak Commission for the environment, which ensure
the appropriate form, accessible to the public.
