species (and controlled medicines) in cases where prosecutions are
brought and convictions or acquittals are recorded.
10. Clause 18 amends the Ordinance by adding a new Fifth
Schedule which lists those highly endangered species whose
derivatives or parts are contained in, or are claimed to be contained
in, controlled medicines. At present the new Schedule refers only to
rhinoceroses.
11.
The remaining clauses or subclauses of the Bill make
consequential amendments to the Ordinance.
12.
The new controls will require the employment of some extra
staff in the 1990-91 financial year at an estimated cost of $0.2
million per year.
The fivefold increase in financial penalties may
generate some additional general revenue.