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New CITES Commission: changes in endangered species protection

The act establishes a new CITES Commission to replace the State Council for Nature Conservation in issuing opinions on trade in endangered species. It changes the rules for issuing permits for importing and exporting protected animals and plants under international regulations.
Key points
New CITES Commission established: 5-10 experts reviewing applications for trade in endangered species.
Faster procedures: opinion issued within 14 days, maximum 45 days with international consultations.
New applicant requirements: declaration of no criminal record, documents proving specimen origin.
Permit refusal or revocation if convicted of CITES-related offenses.
Costs: PLN 1.92 million for 2025-2034, including commission members' fees (PLN 120-180 per opinion).
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2025-05-21
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o ochronie przyrody.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1171
Process start date: 2025-04-16
Voting date: 2025-05-21
Voting no: 15
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about New CITES Commission: changes in endangered species protection

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1171.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New CITES Commission established: 5-10 experts reviewing applications for trade in endangered species.
  • Faster procedures: opinion issued within 14 days, maximum 45 days with international consultations.
  • New applicant requirements: declaration of no criminal record, documents proving specimen origin.
  • Permit refusal or revocation if convicted of CITES-related offenses.
  • Costs: PLN 1.92 million for 2025-2034, including commission members' fees (PLN 120-180 per opinion).

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-09-07.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 1171

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