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THE DECREE
of the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic
of 14 February 2005
implementing some provisions of the Act on the protection of species of wild fauna and
flora by regulating trade therein, amending and modifying some Acts
The Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic (hereinafter referred to as the „Ministry“)
pursuant to Article 15, paragraph 5 of the Act 15/2005 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora
by regulating trade therein, amending and modifying some Acts (hereinafter referred to as the „Act“) lays
down:
Article 1
Subject of the Decree
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
This Decree lays down
details on the content and submission of applications for import permit, export permit and re-export
certificate,
details on the format of an official form of the Annex of import permit, export permit or re-export
certificate,
details on the content and submission of applications for exemption from prohibition of commercial
activities or authorisation of movement,
details on registration of scientists and scientific institutions in a specific list pursuant to Article 3 of
the Act,
a list of customs offices for carrying out checks and formalities for import of specimens into the
Community and their export or re-export from the Community,
a list of selected species, the holding of which is prohibited,
details on keeping records of specimens, unalterable marking of specimens, certificate of registration
as well as on a certificate of the origin of an animal specimen,
a list of species for which records need not to be kept pursuant to Article 11, paragraphs 1, 3 and 7 of
the Act and which are not subject to registration pursuant to Article 12, paragraph 17 of the Act,
details on the content of a certificate of a veterinary administration authority on appropriateness of a
breeding facility pursuant to Article 19, paragraph 3(a) of the Act.
Article 2
Details on the content and submission of import permit, export permit and re-export certificate
(1) A format of an application form for import permit, export permit or re-export certificate
(hereinafter referred to as „application“) is presented in a specific legal instrument. 1 List of written
documents that shall accompany application is stated in Annex 1.
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Annex I of the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1808/2001 of 30 August 2001 laying down detailed rules
concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by
regulating trade therein (OJ L 250, 19.09.2001), Part 5 - Application.
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(2) Along with the data required by instructions and explanations in the application form the following
data shall be provided:
a) in box 1 or 3: registration number, date of birth or identification number, telephone and fax numbers
of importer, exporter or re-exporter,
b) in box 6: address of authorised location for live specimens of species listed in Annex A of a specific
legal instrument2 which have been taken from the wild,
c) in box 23: used transport means, expected date of import, export or re-export, intended customs office.
When a revenue stamp is used, the bottom part of the revenue stamp shall be stuck in this box.
(3) The importer shall ensure that the application for import permit is accompanied by the following
documentary evidence (Article 6, paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Act):
a) an authorisation to run business, if related to the subject of the application and if the importer holds
such an authorisation, in the first application in a relevant calendar year,
b) an original or a copy of an original of export permit or re-export certificate issued in accordance with
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna a Flora3 (hereinafter
referred to as „international agreement“) by a management authority of the State of export or re-export
in case of import of specimens of species listed in Appendices to the international agreement,
c) a written document proving that imported specimens were obtained in accordance with legal
regulations on protection of such species in the State of export or in the State of re-export in case of
import of specimens of a species not listed in the Appendices to the international agreement,
d) detailed description of a facility where the imported specimen shall be located in case of import of a
live specimen of species listed in Annex A of a specific legal instrument 2, except for a specimen of the
second and subsequent generation offspring and an artificially propagated plant,
e) a written certificate issued by a locally competent veterinary authority4 proving that a breeding facility
for a live specimen born and bred in captivity of a species listed in Annex A of a specific legal
instrument2 and for all specimens of a species listed in Annex B of a specific legal instrument 2 in a
place of destination is adequately equipped for proper protection and care. The certificate shall include
in particular the address of the place where the facility is located, the species and number of specimens
for which it has been issued,
f) a document on payment of administrative fee5.
(4) The exporter shall ensure that the application for export permit is accompanied by the following
documentary evidence (Article 6, paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Act):
a) an authorisation to run business, if related to the subject of the application and if the exporter holds
such an authorisation, in the first application in a relevant calendar year,
b) a written document proving that the specimen was obtained in accordance with legal regulations on
protection of such species and proving the source of a specimen pursuant to Article 12, paragraph 1 of
the Act,
c) a copy of an original of import permit or a copy of confirmation issued by a competent authority of the
State of import that it will be issued, in case of export of the specimens listed in Appendix I to the
international agreement,
2
Council Regulation (EC) No 338/1997 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by
regulating trade therein in valid wording (OJ L 061, 03.03.1997).
3
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Notification of the Federal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs No 572/1992).
4
Article 8 of the Act No 488/2002 on veterinary care, amending some other Acts, as amended.
5
Item 161a of Annex of the Act of the National Council of the Slovak Republic No 145/1995 on administrative fees
as amended.
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d) detailed description of conditions of shipment of a live specimen, including characteristics of a
shipment facility,
e) a document on payment of administrative fee5.
(5) The re-exporter shall ensure that the application for re-export certificate is accompanied by the
following documentary evidence (Article 6, paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Act):
a) an authorisation to run business, if related to the subject of the application and if the re-exporter holds
such an authorisation, in the first application in a relevant calendar year,
b) a written document proving that the specimen was obtained in accordance with legal regulations on the
protection of such species and proving the source of a specimen pursuant to Article 12, paragraph 1 of
the Act,
c) a written document proving previous legal import of re-exported specimens on the Community
territory, in particular import permit and import notification,
d) a copy of an original of import permit or a confirmation issued by a competent authority of the State of
import that it will be issued, in case of export of the specimens listed in Appendix I to the international
agreement,
e) detailed description of conditions of shipment of a live specimen, including characteristics of a
shipment facility,
f) a document on payment of administrative fee5.
(6) An importer, exporter and re-exporter can support an application for import permit, export permit
and re-export certificate also with documentary evidence other than referred to in paragraphs 3 to 5, if
these documents prove meeting the conditions for issuance of import permit, export permit or re-export
certificate.
Article 3
Details on the format of an official form of Annex of import permit, export permit or re-export certificate
The format of an official form of the Annex of import permit, export permit or re-export certificate
is presented in Annex 2.
Article 4
Details on the content and submission of applications for exemption from prohibition of commercial
activities or authorisation of movement
(1) The format of an application for exemption from prohibition of commercial activities or
authorisation of movement is presented in a specific legal instrument 6.
(2) Along with the data required by instructions and explanations in the application form the
following data shall be provided:
a) in box 1: date of birth or identification number,
b) when a revenue stamp is used, the bottom part of the revenue stamp shall be stuck in box 20.
(3) The applicant shall ensure that the application for exemption from prohibition of commercial
activities (Article 8, paragraph 2 of the Act) is accompanied by the following documentary evidence:
a) an authorisation to run business, if related to the subject of the application and if the applicant holds
such an authorisation, in the first application in a relevant calendar year,
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Annex III of the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1808/2001, Part 3 – Application.
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b) a copy of the truly and fully filled in certificate of the origin or of another written document pursuant
to Article 12, paragraph 4 of the Act,
c) a document on payment of administrative fee.7
(4) The applicant shall ensure that the application for authorisation of movement of live specimens
(Article 8, paragraph 4 of the Act) is accompanied by the following documentary evidence:
a) an authorisation to run business, if related to the subject of the application and if the applicant holds
such an authorisation, in the first application in a relevant calendar year,
b) a copy of the truly and fully filled in certificate of origin or of another written document pursuant to
Article 12, paragraph 4 of the Act,
c) a copy of import permit or a copy of certificate8,
d) a document on payment of administrative fee7.
(5) An applicant can support an application for exemption from prohibition of commercial activities
or for authorisation of movement also with documentary evidence other than referred to in paragraphs 3
to 4, if these documents prove meeting the conditions for granting exemption from prohibition of
commercial activities or for granting authorisation of movement of live specimens.
Article 5
Details on registration of scientists and scientific institutions into a specific list
(1) Scientists and scientific institutions (hereinafter referred to as “applicant”) shall submit the
application for registration in a specific list to the Ministry.
(2) If the applicant is a natural person, the following data shall be included in the application for
registration:
a) name, surname, permanent address and date of birth,
b) a scientific area in which he carries out a scientific activity.
(3) The applicant shall support the application for registration in a specific list as referred to in
paragraph 2 with the following documents:
a) an excerpt of his criminal record not older than three months,
b) a certified document on completed education,
c) a document proving professional practice of the applicant in the form of a declaration of professional
institution or at least two experts in a given scientific area or a declaration on word of honour of the
applicant,
d) other documents proving professional profile of the applicant, if acquired, e.g. officially certified
document proving his postgraduate course or his scientific degree,
e) review of his professional, publication and scientific activities referring to the scientific area in
which he carries out the scientific activity,
f) authorisation pursuant to a specific legal instrument9.
(4) If the applicant is a legal entity, in particular the following data shall be included in the
application for registration:
a) name and seat, statistical identification number of the organisation and phone (fax) number and email,
7
Item 161b of Annex of the Act of the National Council of the Slovak Republic No 145/1995 as amended.
Articles 8 and 9 of the Council Regulation (EC) No 338/1997.
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Article 7, paragraph 1 of the Act No 428/2002 on protection of personal data as amended by the Act 602/2003.
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b)
c)
d)
name, surname name, permanent address and date of birth of the person authorised to act on behalf
of a legal entity,
a scientific area in which it carries out the scientific activity,
brief characteristics of the subject of activity, human resources, technical and other equipment.
(5) The applicant in his application for registration in a specific list pursuant to paragraph 4 shall
include:
a) an officially certified copy of a deed of foundation or a copy of statute, unless established directly by
law,
b) other documents and information on expert profile of the applicant,
c) a review of his professional, publication and scientific activities referring to the scientific area in
which he carries out the scientific activity.
(6) The specific list is annually published in the official journal of the Ministry.
a)
b)
(7) The specific list is kept separately for
natural persons,
legal entities.
(8) The register is available at the Ministry.
Article 6
List of customs offices
A list of customs offices for carrying out checks and formalities for import of specimens into the
Community and their export or re-export from the Community is presented in Annex 3.
Article 7
List of selected species, the holding of which is prohibited
(1) Prohibition of the holding pursuant to Article 4, paragraph 1 of the Act shall be applied to the
following live specimens:
a) not indigenous species of Falconiformes and Strigiformes,
b) sub-species of Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans).
(2) The provision of paragraph 1 shall not be applied to the holding of live specimens
a) in ZOOs,
b) in rescue centres for animals,
c) by persons involved in an international programme for the protection of a species or sub-species to
which paragraph 1 is applied.
Article 8
Registration list of plant specimens
(1) A registration list of plant specimens (hereinafter referred to as “registration list”) shall be kept
separately for each genus of plant specimens and data shall be included into it according to the format
presented in Annex 4.
(2) The register list includes documents proving how plant specimens were acquired (Article 12,
paragraph 20 of the Act), mainly document on purchase, donation contract, exchange contract, borrowing
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contract, decision of a state administration authority in the area of the protection of specimens. The
documents shall include identification of a subject from which the specimen was acquired (name,
surname, permanent address of a natural person or name or trade name, seat and location of business of
legal entity), mass or quantity of acquired specimens, data proving origin of specimens pursuant to Article
12 of the Act and date of acquisition of specimens.
(3) Each page of the register list shall be numbered and identified by a stamp of a District Office for
the Environment.
Article 9
Species card of an animal specimen
Data on a holder and data on a specimen shall be included in a species card of an animal specimen. A
format of a species card of an animal specimen is presented in Annex 5.
Article 10
Breeding and holding book of an animal specimen
(1) A breeding and holding book (hereinafter referred to as “breeding book”) shall be kept for any
species of an animal specimen referred to in Article 11, paragraph 7 of the Act. From this breeding book
pages cannot be removed, new pages cannot be inserted and each page is numbered and marked by a
stamp of a District Office for the Environment and the front page of such a book states the name,
surname, or the name or trade name of the holder, permanent address, seat or location of business of the
holder, location of breeding together with address and registration number.
(2) The breeding book includes documents proving how plant specimens were acquired, mainly
document on purchase, donation contract, exchange contract, borrowing contract, decision of a state
administration authority in the area of the protection of specimens. The documents shall include
identification of a subject from which the specimen was acquired (name, surname, permanent address of a
natural person or name or trade name, seat and location of business of legal entity), mass or quantity of
acquired specimens, data proving origin of specimens pursuant to Article 12 of the Act and date of
acquisition of specimens.
(3) The registry for previous calendar year shall be closed on 1 January and data on basic breeding
stock (mass or quantity), ratio of sexes, mass or quantity of all development stages, immature specimens,
quantity of prepared specimens and source of kept specimens shall be transferred to the registry for a new
year.
Article 11
Unalterable marking of specimens
(1) Live specimens of vertebrates of species listed in Annex A of a specific legal instrument2 shall be
unalterably marked in a manner presented in a specific legal instrument 10. The same manner shall be used
to mark live specimens of vertebrates of species listed in Annex B of a specific legal instrument2, except
for specimens of birds of the first generation offspring which shall be marked by a unique seamlessly
closed foot ring 11. When marking live specimens of vertebrates of species listed in Annex B of a specific
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Article 36 of the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1808/2001.
Article 36, paragraph 5 of the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1808/2001.
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legal instrument2 with an injection transponder (so called microchip) any mark of injection transponder
can be used. The specimens of species listed in Annex 6 shall not be marked.
(2) Live specimens of vertebrates of species listed in Annex C and in Annex D of a specific legal
instrument2, which are subject to registration pursuant to Article 12, paragraph 17 of the Act, shall be
marked in the same manner as the specimens listed in Annex B of a specific legal instrument 2.
(3) As unalterable marking of specimens of species listed in Annex A of a specific legal instrument2
is considered to be a marking pursuant to paragraph 1 and DNA profile, which proves identity of a
specimen, parenthood and generation
1. of birds and mammals of indigenous species of protected animals12, that are specimens of species
listed in Annex A of a specific legal instrument2, except for their rehabilitation that lasts less than
three months,
2. of other birds and mammals of specimens of species listed in Annex A of a specific legal
instrument2, except for red-fronted parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae), that are used for
reproduction including their offspring.
(4) Seamlessly closed leg rings referred to in a specific legal instrument11 shall hold a code
consisting of numbers and letters.
a)
b)
c)
d)
(5) The unalterable marking shall not be applied
to young mammals at the age of nursing if such a marking can threaten their life or health,
to bird eggs and young birds if they stay in a nest or in care of parents if such marking could threaten
their life or health, within not more than three months of their age,
to eggs of reptiles and young reptiles within three months of their age if they stay with their original
holder or
if, according to an opinion of a District Office for the Environment advised by the scientific
authority of the Slovak Republic, physical characteristics of a specimen do not allow safe application
of the given marking method.
(6) The method and code of unalterable marking and in case of injection transponders also the mark
are recorded in documents on registration related to a specimen and in the certificate of the origin and in
the certificate of registration.
Article 12
Certificate of registration
Data on a holder and data on a specimen shall be included in a certificate of registration. A format of
a certificate of registration of a specimen is presented in Annex 7.
Article 13
Certificate of the origin of an animal specimen
(1) Certificate of the origin of an animal specimen (hereinafter referred to as “certificate of the
origin“) shall be issued without undue delay only for final development stage of an animal specimen. A
certificate of the origin shall not be issued for animal specimens that are
a) in rehabilitation lasting not more than three months,
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The Act 543/2002 on nature and landscape protection as amended. The Decree of the Ministry of the Environment
of the Slovak Republic No 24/2003 implementing the Act No 543/2002 on nature and landscape protection.
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b)
listed in Annex 6.
(2) A certificate of the source shall be issued separately for each specimen only once.
(3) Data on a holder and data on a specimen shall be included in a certificate of the source. The
format of a certificate of the source is presented in Annex 8. An original of a form of a certificate of the
source shall hold a hologram.
Article 14
List of species for which records need not to be kept and which are not subject to registration
A list of species for which records need not to be kept pursuant to Article 11, paragraphs 1, 3 and 7
of the Act and which are not subject to registration pursuant to Article 12, paragraph 17 of the Act is
presented in Annex 6.
Article 15
Entering into force
This Decree shall enter into force on 1 April 2005.
Peter Stanko
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Annex 1
of the Decree No 110/2005
A list of documentary evidence accompanying the application for import permit, export permit and
re-export certificate
1. An authorisation to run business, if related to the subject of the
YES
NO
application and if the applicant holds such an authorisation.
(Always in the first application in a relevant calendar year)
2
Detailed description of a facility where a live specimen of a species
listed in Annex A shall be located, except for a specimen of the second
and subsequent generation offspring and an artificially propagated
plant
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
(Only for import)
3
Written certificate pursuant to Article 2, paragraph 3(e) of the Decree
of the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic No
110/2005 (hereinafter referred to as “Decree”)
(Only for import of live specimens of species listed in Annex A, born and bred
in captivity, and specimens of species listed in Annex B)
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An original or a copy of an original of export permit or re-export
certificate pursuant to Article 2, paragraph 3(b) of the Decree
(Only for import of specimens of species from Appendix to the CITES
Convention II and III – for all specimens. In case of import of specimens from
Appendix to the CITES Convention I only for the second and subsequent
generation offspring of animals born and bred in captivity or for artificially
propagated plants.)
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A documentary evidence proving that the specimen was obtained in
accordance with legal regulations on the protection of such species in
State of export or re-export.
(Only for import of a specimen of a species not listed in Appendices to the
CITES Convention).
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A documentary evidence proving that the specimens were obtained in
accordance with legal regulations on the protection of such species.
a) a certificate on the origin of an animal specimen. (Only for export
and re-export of an animal specimen pursuant to Article 2 of the Act
15/2005)
b) another written document. (Only for export and re-export of specimens
to which obligation to hold a document pursuant to indent a) does not
apply)
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A documentary evidence proving previous legal import of re-exported
specimens onto the territory of the European Communities.
(Only for re-export)
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A copy of an original of import permit or a certificate of a management
authority of the State of import that it will be issued
(Only for export or re-export of a specimen of a species listed in Appendix I to
the CITES Convention – a specimen from the wild or the first generation
offspring)
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Detailed description of conditions of shipment, including
characteristics of a shipment facility
(Only for export or re-export of a live specimen)
10 A document on payment of administrative fee.
(Unless paid by revenue stamps)
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Annex 2
of the Decree No 110/2005
A model of an official form of Annex of import permit, export permit or re-export certificate
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Annex 3
of the Decree No 110/2005
List of customs offices for carrying out controls and formalities for import of specimens into the
Community and their export or re-export from the Community
A. Customs offices and border crossing points for carrying out checks and formalities for import
of plant specimens into the Community and their export or re-export from the Community
1. Customs Office Bratislava:
a) Border transit point Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik Airport (air transport)
b) Customs Clearing Post Bratislava (postal transport)
2. Customs Office Čierna nad Tisou:
a) Border transit point Vyšné Nemecké (road transport)
b) Border transit point Čierna nad Tisou (rail transport)
3. Customs Office Košice:
Customs Clearing Post Košice (postal transport).
B. Customs offices and border crossing points for carrying out checks and formalities for import of
animal specimens into the Community and their export or re-export from the Community
1. Customs Office Bratislava:
Border transit point Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik Airport, for all live specimens, except for
even-toed ungulates, and for all dead specimens (air transport)
2. Customs Office Čierna nad Tisou:
a) Border transit point Vyšné Nemecké, for all ungulates and for all dead specimens (road
transport)
b) Border transit point Čierna nad Tisou, for all dead specimens (rail transport)
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Annex 4
of the Decree No 110/2005
MODEL
Registration list of plant specimens
Stamp of the District Office for the Environment
Holder
Registration No.
Genus
Page.............................
No. Date
Species (scientific CITES EC
Appendix Annex
name)
Part
Source
+ Acquisition / Deletion Way + / -
Situation from previous year
Balance at the end of the year:
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Number (pieces)
Quantity (g)
From / To whom
INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO FILL IN THE REGISTRATION LIST OF PLANT SPECIMENS
Holder – name, surname, name or trade name, permanent address, seat or location of business of the holder; in case of legal entities also name and surname of
the person authorised to act on behalf of these legal entities
Genus – scientific name of the genus, species of which are listed at this page of the registration list
Registration No. – the holder shall provide his registration number assigned by the scientific authority of the Slovak Republic
Page – relevant page No. of the registration list of plant specimens
Date – day, month and year of acquisition or deletion of a plant specimen from the registration list
Species – scientific name of the plant specimen
CITES Appendix – Appendix to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (hereinafter referred to as the
“Convention“) in which such species is listed
EC Annex - Annex in which the species is listed pursuant to the Council Regulation (EC) No 338/1997.
Part – parts of a specimen, e.g. complete specimens, seeds, roots.
Source – W - specimens taken from the wild
D - specimens of plant species listed in Annex A, artificially propagated for commercial purposes in accordance with Chapter III of the
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1808/2001 as well as parts and derivates thereof
A - specimens of plant species listed in Annex A, artificially propagated for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Chapter III of
the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1808/2001 as well as parts and derivates thereof
I - confiscated or forfeited specimens (to be used only in conjunction with another source code)
O - Pre-Convention (to be used only in conjunction with another source code)
R - specimens originating from ranching operation
N - specimen was not protected before 1 July 2002 and the holder of the specimen started keeping records in a period laid down by the law
Method –→ in case of acquisition of a plant specimen a concrete method of acquisition shall be provided (e.g. purchase, import, propagation, collection from the
nature, confiscation) together with “+” sign
- in case of deletion of a plant specimen a concrete method of deletion shall be provided (e.g. sale, export, death, confiscation, germination) together with “-”
sign
Quantity – number of pieces; in case of seeds quantity in grams can be provided
From whom / To whom →name, surname, name or trade name, permanent address, seat or location of business of the holder; in case of legal entities also name
and surname of the person authorised to act on behalf of these legal entities
– in case of propagation or death this box shall not be filled in
– in case of acquisition by collection from the nature a No. of exemption of the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic shall be provided in this
box
NOTE: Sown seeds shall be in a relevant box deleted from the records and germinated specimens shall be included as new specimens in the registration list.
Keeping records on plant specimens in the registration list shall be considered to be keeping records in accordance with Article 10 of the
Act 15/2005 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein, amending and modifying some Acts, provided
that the registration list contains full and true data.
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Annex 5
of the Decree No 110/2005
MODEL
Species card of animal specimen
Species (scientific name)
No.
CITES Appendix
Acquisition
Date
Method
Sex
Date of birth
(hatching)
Marking (method
and text)
EC Annex
Source
No. of
document
Certificate of
origin No.
Registration number of the holder
Holder
Deletion
Date
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New holder / Note
Method
No. of
document
INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO FILL IN A SPECIES CARD
Records in a species card is kept by each holder of a specimen referred to in Article 11, paragraph 3 of the
Act No 15/2005 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act“). A species card is issued for each species separately
and each specimen is recorded in a separate line. If necessary, other numbered pages can be inserted in a
species card. Boxes in a species card shall be filled in as follows:
SPECIES (scientific name) – scientific name of a specimen the species card is maintained for
HOLDER´S REGISTRATION No. – registration No. assigned to specimen’s holder by the scientific
authority of the Slovak Republic
HOLDER – name, surname, name or trade name, permanent address, seat or location of business of the
holder; in case of legal entities also name and surname of the person authorised to act on behalf of these
legal entities
CITES, EC Annex – No. of Appendix to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
of Wild Fauna and Flora and a letter of Annex in which the species is listed pursuant to the Council
Regulation (EC) No 338/1997.
ACQUISITION – is filled in on the day when the specimen was acquired
Method – method of acquisition shall be provided:
import – holder imported a specimen from the third country
breeding – holder acquired a specimen by breeding
catching – holder caught a specimen in the natural environment of the Slovak Republic
rehabilitation – disabled specimen acquired in the wild
purchase – specimen was acquired in territory of the Slovak Republic or in the territory of another EC
member state
exchange – specimen was exchanged for another specimen in the territory of the Slovak Republic or in
the territory of another EC member state
donation – specimen was acquired in the territory of the Slovak Republic or in the territory of another EC
member state as a donation
borrowing – specimen was acquired by borrowing in the territory of the Slovak Republic or in the
territory of another EC member state
confiscation – specimen was acquired by confiscation, forfeit or finding
finding - specimen was found in the territory of the Slovak Republic
Document No.
- No. of import permit
- No. of EC certificate
- No. of decision on exemption for catching from the wild
- No. of document proving that specimen was forfeited, confiscated or found
- registration No. of a previous holder in case of purchase, donation, exchange or borrowing in the
territory of the Slovak Republic or in the territory of another EC member state, or his name, surname,
name or trade name, permanent address, seat or location of business
SEX – if known, otherwise this line is empty. It is recorded:
1,0 – male and 0,1 – female
MARKING – method and text of marking shall be provided (letters, numbers), in injection transponders
(microchips) also the mark. If a specimen has been marked in several ways, e.g. ring and microchip,
second line is filled in and specimens with further order numbers are recorded in every second line.
SOURCE – as recorded in the certificate of the origin (the source is determined by a competent District
Office based on submitted documents).
Certificate of the origin - No. of the certificate of the origin
DELETION – is filled in on day of deleting a specimen from registry
Method – method of deletion shall be provided as follows:
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death – specimen died
borrowing – specimen was borrowed in the territory of the Slovak Republic or in the territory of another
EC member state
donation - specimen was donated
exchange – specimen was exchanged for another specimen in territory of the Slovak Republic or in the
territory of another EC member state
release in the nature – after rehabilitation or in the framework of a rescue programme
confiscation – specimen was confiscated or forfeited
export – specimen was exported to a third country
sale – specimen was sold in the territory of the Slovak Republic or in the territory of another EC member
state
loss – e.g. a specimen escaped, got lost.
Document No. – export permit No., No. of EC certificate, No. of document proving larceny of a
specimen or document issued by a nature protection authority proving release of specimen in the nature
NEW HOLDER / NOTE – name, surname, name or trade name, permanent address, seat or location of
business of a new holder in cases of sale, donation, exchange or borrowing; in other cases the box can be
used for notes.
If a specimen dies and the holder decides to hold it as a stuffed specimen, the box “Note” shall be filled
in.
Keeping records on animal specimens in the species card shall be considered to be keeping records
in accordance with Article 11 of the Act, provided that the species card contains full and true data.
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Annex 6
of the Decree No 110/2005
List of species which specimens are not marked, for which records need not to be kept in a species
card, certificate of the origin is not issued and are not subject to registration
1. Birds
Agapornis fischeri – Fischer's Lovebird
Agapornis personatus – Yellow-collared Lovebird
Agapornis roseicollis – Peach-faced Lovebirds
Alisterus scapularis – Australian King-Parrot
Aprosmictus erythropterus – Red-winged parrot
Dendrocygna arborea – Black-billed whistling-duck
Forpus coelestis – Pacific Parrotlet
Forpus conspicillatus – Spectacled Parrotlet
Forpus cyanopygius – Mexican Parrotlet
Forpus passerinus – Green-Rumped Parrotlet
Myiopsitta monachus – Quaker Parot
Nandayus nenday – Black-headed Parakeet
Neophema elegans – Elegant Parrot
Neophema chrysostoma – Blue-winged Parrot
Neophema pulchella – Turquoise Parrot
Neophema splendida – Scarlet-chested Parrot
Neopsephotus bourkii – Bourke's Parrot
Northiella haematogaster – Bluebonnet
Padda oryzivora – Java Sparrow
Platycercus adelaidae – Adelaide Rosella, a cross of the species P. elegans and P. flaveolus
Platycercus adscitus – Pale headed Rosella
Platycercus caledonicus – Green Rosella
Platycercus elegans – Crimson Rosella
Platycercus eximius – Eastern Rosella
Platycercus flaveolus – Yellow Rosella
Platycercus icterotis – Western Rosella
Platycercus zonarius – Port Lincoln Parrot
Polytelis alexandrae – Alexandra's Parrot
Polytelis anthopeplus – Regent Parrot
Polytelis swainsonii – Superb Parrot
Psephotus haematonotus – Red-rumped Parrot
Psephotus varius – Mulga Parrot
Psittacula alexandri – Mustache Parakeet
Psittacula cyanocephala – Plum-headed Parakeet
Psittacula eupatria – Alexandrine Parakeet
Psittacula krameri – Rose-ringed Parakeet
Purpureicephalus spurius – Red-capped Parrot
Streptopelia decipiens – African Mourning Dove
Streptopelia roseogrisea – African Collared Dove
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2. Reptiles
Boa constrictor* – Red-tailed Boa
Chamaeleo calyptratus – Veiled Chameleon
Elaphe taeniura – Beauty Snake
Phelsuma madagascariensis – Madagascar day gecko
Python molorus bivittatus – Burmese python
* Except for a subspecies Boa constrictor occidentalis
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Annex 7
of the Decree No 110/2005
INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO FILL IN THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF A
SPECIMEN
Registration No. of the first holder – the registration No. assigned to the first holder of a specimen by
the scientific authority of the Slovak Republic
CITES, EC Annex – No. of Appendix to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
of Wild Fauna and Flora and the letter of Annex in which the species is listed pursuant to the Council
Regulation (EC) 338/1997 (B, C or D).
Live, stuffed specimen – an “X” sign shall be put in a respective box, the other box remained unfilled; if
the holder wants to hold a preparation of an animal after death, he shall mark also a box “Preparation”
together with date of death.
Species – the scientific name of an animal specimen shall be provided for which the certificate is being
issued
Sex – it will be provided only if known; otherwise the box shall remain unfilled
Marking – method (e.g. ring, microchip) and text of the marking and order number in the species card at
the first holder.
Acquisition – method: e.g. the following shall be provided:
purchase – the holder acquired the specimen from another EC member state by buying
exchange – specimen was exchanged for another specimen from another EC member state
donation – specimen was acquired from another EC member state as donation
borrowing – specimen was acquired by borrowing from another EC member state
Alteration of the holder of a specimen – each new holder of an animal specimen, for whom this
certificate was issued, shall provide date of acquisition of a specimen, his registration number and order
number of the specimen in the species card.
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MODEL
Certificate of registration of a specimen
Date of issuance:
Signature and stamp of a District Office for the
Environment
No. of certificate
Registration No. of
the first holder
CITES
EC Annex
Live
Preparation
Date:
Species (scientific name)
Sex
Marking (in case that the specimen is marked) and order number in the species card at the first holder
Date of birth
Acquisition
(hatching)
Date
Method
No. of document
Father
(marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
Father (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
Mother (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
Mother (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in
species card)
Father (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
Mother (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
This certificate is endorsed according to:
1.
notification of a change in a species card concerning the breeding dated……..
2.
another document (to be specified)………………………………………
Death of the specimen
Date and reason of death:
Date and number of autopsy protocol (if carried out):
Date and method of liquidation of cadaver:
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Another way of deletion of a specimen:
Date:
1.
loss (escape)
2.
larceny
3:
another (concrete method of deletion shall be provided)…………………………….
Alteration of the holder of a specimen (to be filled in by a new holder of a specimen)
Date
Registration No. of a new holder / order number of a specimen in the species card
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Annex 8
of the Decree No 110/2005
INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO FILL IN THE CERTIFICATE OF THE ORIGIN OF AN ANIMAL
SPECIMEN
Registration No. of the first holder – the registration No. assigned to the first holder of a specimen by
the scientific authority of the Slovak Republic
CITES, EC Annex – No. of Appendix to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
of Wild Fauna and Flora and the letter of Annex in which the species is listed pursuant to the Council
Regulation (EC) No 338/1997.
Live, prepared specimen – an “X” sign shall be put in a respective box, the other box remained unfilled;
if the holder wants to hold a preparation of an animal after death, he shall mark also a box “Preparation”
together with date of death.
Species – the scientific name of an animal specimen shall be provided for which the certificate is being
issued
Source – shall be determined by District Office for the Environment based on submitted documents
Sex – it will be provided only if known; otherwise the box shall remain unfilled
Marking – method (e.g. ring, microchip) and text of the marking and order number in the species card at
the first holder.
Acquisition – method: e.g. the following shall be provided:
import – the holder imported the specimen from a third country
breeding – the holder acquired the specimen by breeding
catching – the specimen acquired from the natural environment of the Slovak Republic
rehabilitation – a disabled specimen taken from the wild
purchase – the holder acquired the specimen in the territory of the Slovak Republic or in the territory of
another EC member state by buying
exchange – specimen was exchanged for another specimen in the territory of the Slovak Republic or in
the territory of another EC member state
donation – specimen was acquired in the territory of the Slovak Republic or in the territory of another EC
member state as donation
borrowing – specimen was acquired by borrowing in the territory of the Slovak Republic or in the
territory of another EC member state
confiscation – specimen acquired after confiscation or forfeiture.
Acquisition – document No – the following shall be provided:
No. of import permit, No. of certificate, No. of decision on exemption for catching from the wild, or No.
of a document confirming that the specimen has been confiscated or forfeited.
Father, Mother – data on parents and their parents shall be provided (must be supported by documents)
Marking – method (e.g. ring or microchip) and text of the marking when the specimen is unalterably
marked, and the registration number of its holder / order number under which the specimen (father,
mother) is registered in the species card
Alteration of the holder of a specimen – each new holder of an animal specimen, for whom this
certificate was issued, shall provide date of acquisition of a specimen, his identification number and order
number of the specimen in its species card.
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MODEL
Certificate of the origin of an animal specimen
Date of issuance:
Signature and stamp of a District Office for the
Environment
No. of certificate
Registration No. of
the first holder
CITES
EC Annex
Live
Preparation
Date:
Species (scientific name)
Source
Sex
Marking (in case that the specimen is marked) and order number in the species card at the first holder
Date of birth
Acquisition
(hatching)
Date
Method
No. of document
Father
(marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
Father (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
Mother (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
Mother (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in
species card)
Father (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
Mother (marking, reg. No. of the holder, No. in species card)
This certificate is endorsed according to:
1.
notification of a change in a species card concerning the breeding dated……..
2.
No. of protocol on DNA profile for a specimen for which it is required………….
3.
exemption for catching the specimen of protected animal issued in accordance with the Act
No 543/2002 on nature and landscape protection……………..
4.
import permit No. ……………………..
5.
document confirming confiscation or forfeiture of a specimen No. …….
6.
another document (to be specified)……………………
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Death of the specimen
Date and reason of death:
Date and number of autopsy protocol (if carried out):
Date and method of liquidation of cadaver:
Another way of deletion of a specimen:
Date:
1.
loss (escape)
2.
larceny
3:
another (concrete method of deletion shall be provided)…………………………….
Alteration of the holder of a specimen (to be filled in by a new holder of a specimen)
Date
Registration No. of a new holder / order number of a specimen in the species card
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