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New Rules for Endangered Species Trade: CITES Commission Established

This act establishes a new CITES Commission to issue permits for trade in endangered animal and plant species. The application process for these permits is changing, now requiring a declaration of no criminal record. The aim is to enhance nature protection and align regulations with EU requirements.
Key points
A new CITES Commission has been established to review and issue permits for the import, export, and trade of endangered animal and plant species.
Applicants for CITES permits must submit a declaration stating they have no criminal record for offenses related to protected species trade.
Applications for importing live animals or eggs require a veterinary opinion, while export applications need documentation of the specimens' origin.
Personal data from CITES permit applications will be stored for 50 years.
The act aims to streamline the permit issuance process and strengthen the protection of endangered species in line with EU regulations.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-05-21
For 231
Against 200
Abstain 1
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Status:
Enacted
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Additional Information
Print number: 10_1171
Process start date: 2025-04-16
Voting date: 2025-05-21
Meeting no: 35
Voting no: 15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

o zmianie ustawy o ochronie przyrody

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 10_1171.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new CITES Commission has been established to review and issue permits for the import, export, and trade of endangered animal and plant species.
  • Applicants for CITES permits must submit a declaration stating they have no criminal record for offenses related to protected species trade.
  • Applications for importing live animals or eggs require a veterinary opinion, while export applications need documentation of the specimens' origin.
  • Personal data from CITES permit applications will be stored for 50 years.
  • The act aims to streamline the permit issuance process and strengthen the protection of endangered species in line with EU regulations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Enacted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

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CATEGORIES

Environment