Decision No. 140/2000/QĐ/BNN-KL promulgates a list of certain wild animal species that are natural enemies of rats and prohibits the natural exploitation of these species, except for two cases where breeding, propagation, and trading are permitted. The document shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signing.
Scope of application
Citizens and organizations related to the protection of wild animals, particularly those natural enemies of rats
Key points
- Natural exploitation of wild animal species listed in the catalog is strictly prohibited (Article 2).
- Breeding, propagation, and trading of two species of land pythons, flower pythons, and common cobras are allowed but must be confirmed by the provincial forest rangers authority (Article 2).
- Unauthorized exploitation of wild animal species listed in the catalog will be handled according to current laws.
- Trading live animals and products of the two permitted species must have certification of origin from the provincial forest rangers authority.
- This decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signing (Article 3).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Strengthening the protection of wild animal species that are natural enemies of rats contributes to controlling rat populations.
- It poses difficulties for natural exploitation but facilitates legal breeding and trading of two species of land pythons, flower pythons, and common cobras.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which wild animal species are prohibited from being exploited?
Wild animal species listed in the catalog issued together with this Decision.
Who is permitted to breed and trade land pythons, flower pythons, and common cobras?
Citizens or organizations with confirmation from the provincial forest rangers authority regarding the breeding origin.
When does this Decision come into effect?
Fifteen days from the date of issuance (December 26, 2000).
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development under Decision No. 140/2000/QĐ/BNN-KL dated December 21, 2000 on announcing a list of certain wild animal species that are natural predators of rats.
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THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Pursuant to the Decree No. 73/CP dated November 1, 1995 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Pursuant to Directive No. 09/1998/CT-TTg dated February 18, 1998 of the Prime Minister on urgent measures for rat extermination to protect crops.
Based on Circular No. 05/1998/TT/BNN-BVTV dated May 6, 1998 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development guiding the implementation of Directive No. 09/1998/CT-TTg dated February 18, 1998 of the Prime Minister.
At the proposal of the Director of the Forest Protection Department.
Pursuant to …;
Article 1. The attached Decision hereby promulgates the "List of Certain Wild Animal Species that are Natural Predators of Rats."
Article 2. Strictly prohibit the exploitation from nature of wild animal species listed in this catalog; all violations will be handled according to current laws.
Specifically, for the two species of land python (Python reticulatus) and flower python (Python molurus), and the common cobra (Naja naja), which are wild animals that can be bred, propagated, and reproduced legally in breeding farms, they are permitted to be traded and used alive and their products. Trading live animals and products of wild animals raised in captivity must be confirmed by the breeding farm and certified by the provincial Forest Protection Agency regarding the origin and reproduction of each specific consignment according to current laws.
Article 3. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of issuance.
Article 4. The Heads of the Office, Heads of Departments, Bureaus, Institutes under the Ministry, Directors of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chiefs of Provincial Forest Protection Sub-departments, and relevant individuals and organizations are responsible for implementing this Decision.
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