Sale and marketing of animals of specially protected species: authorisation
A number of animals and plants of specially protected species require a marketing authorisation for sale (including exchange) or any other use for consideration.
This applies to:
- animals and naturally removed plants of the species listed in Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein,
- wild fauna and flora of the species listed in Annex IV to Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora,
- birds of European species taken from nature,
- naturally removed animals and plants of species strictly protected in accordance with Annex 1 of the Ordinance on the Protection of Wild Animal and Plant Species (BArtSchV).
Further information on specially protected animal and plant species in accordance with the Ordinance on the Protection of Wild Animal and Plant Species (BArtSchV):
- Scientific information system on the international protection of species of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (WISIA)
- Website of the Lower Saxony State Agency for Water, Coastal and Nature Conservation (NLWKN)
- Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein
- Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora
The responsibility lies with the Lower Saxony State Agency for Water Management, Coastal and Nature Conservation (NLWKN).
The corresponding application and evidence of legal origin.
Emission: 10,00 - 80,00 EURPayment in advance: No
The application must be submitted in good time before the intended marketing activity, as commercial use may only take place after the marketing authorisation has been granted. The processing of the application takes approximately 1 month.
Action before the Administrative Court
The original certificate must be sent to the purchaser for each marketing activity.
Further information on how to apply can be found on the website of the competent authority:
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The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
