MVR 30K fine for unpermitted import endangered species

2 weeks ago

Regulations have been amended to impose an MVR 30,000 fine for unpermitted import, export and re-export, including via sea, of endangered species. The first amendment to Control of International Trade in Endangered Species and Registration of Traders and Goods was publicized on the government gazette on Thursday. As per the amendment, the importation of endangered species without a permit is strictly prohibited.