Hong Kong Ordinances

PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS ORDINANCE - SECT 18

Import of specimens of Appendix II species

A person may import a specimen of an Appendix II species if, upon the landing
of the specimen in Hong Kong—

   (a)  he produces, or causes to be produced, to an authorized officer a
        Convention certifying document or certificate in lieu in respect of
        the specimen, showing that—

        (i)    the specimen is not a live animal or plant of wild origin, nor
               is it a live animal or plant that shall be treated as a
               specimen of an Appendix II species under section 2(2); and

        (ii)   the species is not of a population included in Appendix I if
               the species is specified in both Appendix I and Appendix II;

   (b)  an authorized officer has inspected the specimen to compare it with
        the particulars on that Convention certifying document or certificate 
        in lieu and is satisfied that the particulars tally; and

   (c)  that person surrenders, or causes to be surrendered, to the
        authorized officer that Convention certifying document or
        certificate in  lieu for retention and cancellation.