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Commerce and Industry

Trade in Endangered Species

The Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. It regulates the import, export, re-export, introduction from the sea or possession of endangered species. The commercial import, export and re-export of highly endangered species are prohibited, and international trade in less endangered species is subject to licensing requirements.

The ordinance is enforced by both the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Customs and Excise Department. It provides for a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment of up to 10 years. In 2019, the departments issued 19,955 licences and certificates and secured 199 convictions.

Websites

Business consultation e-platform: www.gov.hk/bizconsult

Commerce and Economic Development Bureau: www.cedb.gov.hk Competition Commission: www.compcomm.hk

Consumer Council: www.consumer.org.hk Create Hong Kong: www.createhk.gov.hk Film Development Council: www.fdc.gov.hk

Film Services Office: www.fso-createhk.gov.hk Intellectual Property Department: www.ipd.gov.hk Special Effects Licensing Unit: www.createhk-esela.gov.hk

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