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ACT XIV OF 2014 ACT XIV OF 2014 BALOCHISTAN WILDLIFE (PROTECTION, PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT) ACT, 2014 An Act to provide protection, preservation, conservation, sustainable and management to the Wildlife, and establishment and management of protection areas in the Province of Balochistan. [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 28th March, 2014] CHAPTER IX MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS (MEAs) 58. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna ( CITES).---(1) The Government shall--- (a) implement in the Province CITES, inclusive of its Articles and Appendices as amended by the Conference of Parties in their meetings and on which Pakistan has not filed its reservation; (b) not allow internal trade in the Province in specimens of species included in Appendix-I; and (c) regulate or control internal trade in specimens of species included in Appendices II and III by taking strict measures, if required to improve the conservation status of a species of wild animal or plant being trade: Provided that the Government may provide exemption in limited number of cases that are recommended by the Government of Pakistan and are endorsed by the Board. (2) The import and export of specimens of species included in Appendices I, II and III shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Convention and the laws, Rules and procedures established by the Government of Pakistan and the CITES Management Authority. (3) The Government shall take appropriate measures in respect of the CITES specimens and to prohibit trade in specimens in violation thereof by: (a) penalizing trade in, or possession of such specimens or both; (b) confiscating or returning to the State of export or origin of such specimens, as advised by the CITES Management Authority; (c) ensuring, as far as possible, that specimens shall pass through any formalities required for trade with a minimum of delay; (d) requiring for presentation for clearance at ports of exit and entry designated by the Government of Pakistan; and (e) monitoring that all living specimens, during any period of transit, holding or shipment though the province, are properly cared for so as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment.