MINISTERIAL ORDER N°004/16.01 OF 15/07/2010 GOVERNING THE IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF WILD ANIMALS
This Order governs the importation and exportation of wild animals.
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This Order governs the importation and exportation of wild animals. This article defines key terms used in the Order. It is forbidden to bring, keep, or transport harmful organisms on Rwanda’s national territory, except that the environment minister may allow specialized institutions to import them for research or experimental purposes. People who own, hold, or transport animal specimens must let authorized agents enter specified places to inspect for harmful organisms and, if needed, quarantine them. Animal imports need a license, and imported animals should have a health certificate; the authority also must inspect animal specimens within 14 days after importation or before exportation.
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Provisions of MINISTERIAL ORDER N°004/16.01 OF 15/07/2010 GOVERNING THE IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF WILD ANIMALS
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Isobanura magambo
AI-assisted research summary: This Order governs the importation and exportation of wild animals.
Ingingo ya mbere: Isobanura magambo Article One: Definition of terms Article premier: Définitions des termes Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri teka rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Order Article premier: Objet du présent arrêté Iri teka rigenga itumiza n’iyohereza mu mahanga ry’inyamaswa zo mu gasozi. This Order governs the importation and exportation of wild animals. 36 Le présent arrêté l’exportation d’animaux sauvages. régit l’importation et Official Gazette no 35 bis of 30/08/2010 - 2 Verify source ↗
Icyo iri teka rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This article defines key terms used in the Order.
Ingingo ya 2: Icyo iri teka rigamije Article 2: Purpose of this Order Article 2: Objet du présent arrêté Igingo ya 3: Ibidashobora gutumizwa Ingingo ya 2: Isobanura magambo Article 2: Definition of terms Article 2: Définitions des termes iri Muri amagambo teka, asobanuwe ku buryo bukurikira: akurikira For the purpose of this Order, the following terms shall be defined as follows: Au sens du présent arrêté, les termes suivant sont définis comme suit: 1° “kwinjiza mu gihugu”: kuzana ku butaka bw’u Rwanda cyangwa kuhanyuza ibintu biva mu gihugu byerekeza mu kindi gihugu; 2° “kohereza mu kindi gihugu”: gutwara ibintu biva mu gihugu byerekeza mu kindi gihugu cyo hanze; 3° “gucisha”: gutwara ibintu ubinyuza mu Rwanda bivuye mu gihugu kimwe byerekeza mu kindi; 1° “importation”: introduction to Rwanda of specimen from foreign in including countries transit and /or to be transported; specimen 1° «importation»: introduction le territoire du Rwanda de spécimens en provenance de Pays-tiers, y compris les spécimens en les spécimens destinés à être transportés; transit et sur 2° “exportation”: of specimen from Rwanda to another country; Expedition 2° «exportation»: expédition à partir du territoire du Rwanda de spécimens à destination d’un pays-tiers; 3° “transit”: transport of specimen through Rwanda from one country to another country; 3° «transit»: transport via le territoire du Rwanda de spécimens en provenance d’un pays-tiers, destiné à un autre pays-tiers; cyo 4° “ubwoko”: inyamaswa yaba nzima cyangwa ipfuye, ikindi kintu icyo ari cyose gikomoka ku nyamaswa cyangwa igicuruzwa iyo ibyanditse gipfunyika ku bigaragaza ko harimo ibikomoka ku nyamaswa; 4° “specimen”: any animal dead or alive, or any other animal products be they for trade, packed or labelled as animal products; 4° «spécimen»: tout animal vivant ou mort ou toute partie ou tout produit obtenu d’animaux ou toute marchandise dont l’emballage ou la publicité se réfèrent aux produits dérivés d’animaux; 5° “inyamaswa”: ibikoko byo mu 5° “animaux”: wild animals; 5° «animaux»: animaux sauvages; gasozi; 37 Official Gazette no 35 bis of 30/08/2010 cyangwa 6° “ibyanduza”, ibinyabuzima, cyaba ikimera, agakoko byangiza inyamaswa n’ibizikomokaho. Gishobora kuba nka virusi, mikorobi cyangwa icyo ari cyo cyose cyanduza; 6° “harmful organisms”: organisms, enemies of animals, or animal products belonging to animal or plant species and appearing under the form of virus, mycoplasm or organic agents; 6° «organismes nuisibles: organismes, ennemis des animaux ou de produits animaux appartenant au règne animal ou végétal ou se présentant sous forme de virus, mycoplasme ou autres agents pathogènes; 7° “icyorezo”: n’icyanduza inyamaswa n’ibizikomokaho; indwara ishobora iterwa gufata nyinshi 7° “scurge”: disease incurred by harmful pathogenic organism causing epidemic calamity to animals and animal products; 7° «fléau»: Maladie causée par un de nuisible organisme provoquer calamité une publique au niveau de la production animale; capable grande rwego 8° “akato k’amatungo”: ingamba zose zifatwa mu rwo gushyira ahantu hitaruye, mu kato mu rwego rwo gukurikirana no kugenzura no kurwanya indwara yatera cyangwa yateye inyamaswa n’ibizikomokaho; 8° “animal quarantine”: all restrictions imposed on animals or animal products in particular isolated areas so as to ensure their treatment and protect them under the official and specific control against any harmful organism; 8° «quarantaine»: restrictions imposées aux animaux et produits animaux dans un endroit isolé en vue de les surveiller de manière à assurer l’interception de tout organisme nuisible; 9° “urusobe rw’ibinyabuzima”: inyamaswa n’ibimera biba ahantu runaka. 9° “biodiversity”: animals and plants 9° «biodiversité»: animaux et végétaux living in a given environment. vivant dans un milieu donné. Igingo ya 3: Ibidashobora gutumizwa - 3 Verify source ↗
Burned importations
AI-assisted research summary: It is forbidden to bring, keep, or transport harmful organisms on Rwanda’s national territory, except that the environment minister may allow specialized institutions to import them for research or experimental purposes.
Article 3: Burned importations Article 3: Importations prohibées Article 3: Burned importations Article 3: Importations prohibées Birabujijwe kwinjiza, kubika no gutwara ku butaka bw’u Rwanda ibintu byose byanduza cyangwa bishobora kwanduza inyamaswa, uko byaba bimeze kose, ibishorobwa, nk’amagi y’udukoko, It is forbidden to introduce, hold or transport on the national territory organisms harmful to animal specimen whatever their degree of development including formed parasites, eggs, larvae, nymphs and germs. Il est interdit d'introduire, de détenir ou de transporter sur territoire national des organismes nuisibles aux spécimens animaux quel que soit leur niveau de développement tels que les parasites formés, les œufs, les le 38 iminyorogoto n’ibindi. larves, les nymphes et les germes. Official Gazette no 35 bis of 30/08/2010 Cyakora kubera impamvu z’ubushakashatsi n’igeregezwa, Minisitiri ufite ibidukikije mu nshingano ze ashobora guha ibigo byihariye gutumiza ibihumanya. uruhushya rwo for However, research or experimental purposes, some importations exemptions of to harmful organisms may be granted specialized the Minister institutions by having environment in his/her attributions. Toutefois, pour des besoins de recherche ou exemptions d'expérimentation, quelques nuisibles d’organismes d’importations institutions peuvent être accordées aux spécialisées ayant par l’environnement dans ses attributions. le Ministre - 4 Verify source ↗
Ububasha bwo kwinjira
AI-assisted research summary: People who own, hold, or transport animal specimens must let authorized agents enter specified places to inspect for harmful organisms and, if needed, quarantine them.
Ingingo ya 4: Ububasha bwo kwinjira ahantu Article 4: Right to access Article 4: Droit d’accès Ingingo ya 4: Ububasha bwo winjira ahantu Article 4: Right to access Article 4: Droit d’accès Uwo wese utunze, ubitse cyangwa utwaye ubwoko bw’inyamaswa agomba kureka ababishinzwe bakinjira mu mirima, ubusitani, ububiko cyangwa ibikoresho byo gutwara ibintu kugira ngo bagenzure ko nta byanduza bibaye ngombwa bishyirwe mu kato. inyamaswa bihari, Any person, owner, holder and transporter of animal specimen shall open his lands, gardens, warehouses, shops and means of transportation to authorized agents so as to allow the research and possible identification of harmful organisms for quarantine. Toute personne, propriétaire, détenteur ou transporteur de spécimens animaux est tenue d'ouvrir ses terrains, jardins, dépôts, magasins et moyens de transport aux agents compétents afin et l'identification éventuelle des organismes nuisibles et de les mettre en quarantaine. recherche permettre de la - 5 Verify source ↗
Amategeko agenga
AI-assisted research summary: Animal imports need a license, and imported animals should have a health certificate; the authority also must inspect animal specimens within 14 days after importation or before exportation.
Ingingo ya 5: Amategeko agenga kohereza no gutumiza inyamaswa mu mahanga Article 5: Rules for exportation and importation of animals Article importation d’animaux 5: Règles d’exportation et Animals Article 6: authorisation Ingingo ya 5: Amategeko agenga kohereza no gutumiza inyamaswa mu mahanga Article 5: Rules for exportation and importation of animals Article importation d’animaux 5: Règles d’exportation et Ikigo cy’Igihugu gishinzwe kurengera ibidukikije gikora igenzura ryo kohereza no gutumiza mu mahanga ry’ubwoko bwose bw’inyamaswa mu minsi itarenze iyinjizwa cumi n’ine ibanziriza ry’inyamaswa iyoherezwa ryazo mu mahanga. cyangwa ikurikira (14) Environment Rwanda Management Authority ensures the control of animal specimen at the importation and exportation not latter than fourteen (14) days following the importation or prior to the exportation. de Protection de L’Office Rwandais l‘Environnement assure le contrôle des spécimens animaux à l'importation ou à l'exportation dans un délai ne dépassant pas quatorze (14) jours suivant l'importation ou précédant l'exportation. 39 Iyinjizwa mu gihugu ry’ubwoko ubwo ari bwo bwose bw’inyamaswa rishingira ku ruhushya rwo kuzitumiza rutangwa n’Ikigo cy’Igihugu kurengera gishinzwe ibidukikije. Inyamaswa zatumijwe mu mahanga zigomba kuba ziherekejwe n’urupapuro rutangwa n’igihugu ziturutsemo cyemeza ko zitarwaye. Bitabaye ibyo, zifatwa nk’izanduye, hagakurikizwa ibiteganywa n’ingingo ya 6. Official Gazette no 35 bis of 30/08/2010 Any importation of animal species shall be subject to an importation license issued by Rwanda Management Authority. Environment Toute importation de spécimens animaux est subordonnée à l'obtention d'un permis d'importation délivré par l’Office Rwandais de Protection de l‘Environnement. should animal species Imported be accompanied with a health certificate issued by their Country of origin. Otherwise, they shall be considered as contaminated and provisions of Article 6 shall be applicable. Les spécimens animaux importés doivent être accompagnés d'un certificat sanitaire du pays d’origine. Dans le cas contraire, ils sont présumés contaminés et, dans ce cas, les dispositions de l’article 6 sont d’application. - 6 Verify source ↗
Kwemererwa kohereza
AI-assisted research summary: Animal exports abroad require the relevant certificate and export permit from the competent authorities.
Ingingo ya 6: Kwemererwa kohereza inyamaswa mu mahanga Article 6: Autorisation d’exportation d’animaux Ingingo ya 6: Kwemererwa kohereza inyamaswa mu mahanga Article 6: authorisation Animals exportation Article 6: Autorisation d’exportation d’animaux iyo hari inyamaswa mu mahanga Kohereza bikorwa cy’uko icyemezo zitarwaye n’uruhushya rwo kuzohereza mu mahanga bitangwa n’inzego zibifitiye ububasha. Icyemezo gifatirwa - 7 Verify source ↗
Measures taken to contaminated
AI-assisted research summary: Contaminated animals being imported or exported may be quarantined, treated, returned, or destroyed, and the importer or exporter must pay the necessary costs.
Ingingo ya 7: Ibyemezo bifatirwa inyamaswa zatumijwe cyangwa zigomba koherezwa mu mahanga zanduye Article 7: Measures taken to contaminated species to be imported or exported exportation Article 7: Mesures prises des spécimens animaux importés ou à exporter qui sont contaminés Ingingo ya 7: inyamaswa zatumijwe cyangwa zigomba koherezwa mu mahanga zanduye zatumijwe inyamaswa cyangwa Iyo zigomba koherezwa mu mahanga zanduye, Ikigo cy’Igihugu gishinzwe kurengera ibidukikije kireba niba ari ngombwa gufata icyemezo cyo kuzishyira mu kato, kuzivura, gusubizwa aho ziturutse cyangwa The exportation of animals is subject to a health certificate and an exportation license issued by relevant authorities. L’exportation d’animaux est subordonnée à l’obtention du certificat sanitaire et du permis instances d’exportation délivrés par habilitées. les Article 7: Measures taken to contaminated species to be imported or exported Article 7: Mesures prises des spécimens animaux importés ou à exporter qui sont contaminés are If the animal species to be imported or exported contaminated, Rwanda Environment Management Authority decides depending on the case of their putting in the quarantine, their treatment, their returning back or their partial or total destruction. The Si les spécimens animaux importés ou à exporter sont contaminés, l’Office Rwandais de Protection de l'Environnement décide, selon les cas, de leur mise en quarantaine, de leur traitement, de leur refoulement ou de leur totale. Les frais destruction partielle ou 40 kuzica zose cyangwa zimwe muri zo. Amafaranga ya ngombwa mu gushyira mu bikorwa yishyurwa n’uwazitumije cyangwa uwari uzohereje mu mahanga. ngamba izo Official Gazette no 35 bis of 30/08/2010 necessary cost for implementation of those measures shall be incurred by the importing or exporting party. occasionnés par l'exécution de ces mesures sont à charge de l'importateur ou de l'exportateur. Iyo hemejwe ko inzego zivurwa, icyemezo cy’ubuzima, iyo zimaze gukira. inyamaswa zanduye zitanga zibishinzwe - 8 Verify source ↗
Amabwiriza agenga
AI-assisted research summary: The Environment Management Rwanda Authority issues instructions for animal import and export licenses, health certificates, and related documents.
Ingingo ya 8: Amabwiriza agenga itangwa ry’impushya zo gutumiza no kohereza inyamaswa mu mahanga Article 8: Instructions on issuance of animal import and export licenses Article 8: Instructions relatives à l’octroi du permis d'importation et exportation de spécimens animaux Ingingo ya 8: Amabwiriza agenga itangwa ry’impushya zo gutumiza no kohereza inyamaswa mu mahanga Ikigo cy’Igihugu gishinzwe kurengera ibidukikije gitanga amabwiriza agenga itangwa ry’impushya zo gutumiza no inyamaswa mu mahanga, kohereza icyemezo cy’ubuzima n’izindi nyandiko za ngombwa wijyanye na byo. Article 8: Instructions on issuance of animal import and export licenses Article 8: Instructions relatives à l’octroi du permis d'importation et exportation de spécimens animaux Environment Management Rwanda Authority shall issue instructions governing the issuance of animal import and export licenses, health certificate and any other relevant document thereof. de Protection de L’Office Rwandais l‘Environnement édicte les instructions sur les conditions d’octroi du permis d'importation et spécimens animaux, du exportation de certificat sanitaire et de tout autre document y relatif. - 9 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’ingingo
AI-assisted research summary: All prior provisions that conflict with this Order are repealed.
Ingingo ya 9: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije n’iziri teka Article 9: Repealing provision Article 9: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 9: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranye n’iziri teka If it is ordered to treat the contaminated species, competent authorities shall issue a health successful disinfection. certificate after S'il est ordonné le traitement des spécimens animaux contaminés, les instances habilitées délivrent un certificat sanitaire, après la réussite du traitement. Article 9: Repealing provision Article 9: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo zose z’amateka abanziriza iri kandi zinyuranyije na ryo zivanyweho. All prior provisions contrary to this Order are hereby repealed. Toutes les dispositions antérieures contraires au présent arrêté sont abrogées. 41 Official Gazette no 35 bis of 30/08/2010 - 10 Verify source ↗
Igihe iri teka ritangira
AI-assisted research summary: This order takes effect on the date it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 10: Igihe iri teka ritangira gukurikizwa Article 10: Commencement Article 10: Entrée en vigueur 35 Official Gazette no 35 bis of 30/08/2010 ITEKA RYA MINISITIRI N°004/16.01 RYO KUWA 15/07/2010 RIGENGA GUTUMIZA NO KOHEREZA MU MAHANGA INYAMASWA ZO MU GASOZI MINISTERIAL ORDER N°004/16.01 OF 15/07/2010 THE IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF WILD ANIMALS GOVERNING Minisitiri w’Ibidukikije n’Ubutaka; The Minister of Environment and Lands; 15/07/2010 ARRETE MINISTERIEL N°004/16.01 REGISSANT DU L’IMPORTATION ET L’EXPORTATION D’ANIMAUX SAUVAGES Le Ministre de l’Environnement et des Terres; Itegeko Nshinga Ashingiye ku rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo ku wa 04 Kamena 2003 nk’uko ryavuguruwe kugeza ubu cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 49, iya 120, iya 121 n’iya 201; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 04 June 2003, as reviewed to date, especially in Articles 49, 120 ,121 and 201; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda du 04/06/2003 telle que modifiée jusqu’à ce jour, spécialement en ses articles 49, 120, 121 et 201; Ashingiye ku Itegeko Ngenga n° 4/2005 ryo ku wa 08/04/2005 rigena uburyo bwo kubungabunga no guteza kurengera, ibidukikije mu Rwanda, cyane imbere cyane mu ngingo yaryo ya 20; to Organic Law n° 4/2005of Pursuant 08/04/2005 of 08/04/2005 determining the modalities of protection, conservation and in Rwanda, promotion of environment especially in Article 20; Vu la Loi Organique n° 08/04/2005 relative à la protection, conservation et la promotion de l’environnement au Rwanda, spécialement en son article 20; Inama y’Abaminisitiri 01/04/2010, kubyemeza; imaze yo ku wa no kubisuzuma After consideration and approval by the Cabinet, in its session of 01/04/2010; Après examen et adoption par le Conseil des Ministres, en sa séance du 01/04/2010; ATEGETSE: HEREBY ORDERS: ARRETE: Ingingo ya 10: Igihe iri teka ritangira gukurikizwa Article 10: Commencement Article 10: Entrée en vigueur Iri teka ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. This order shall come into force the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. Le présent arrêté entre en vigueur le jour de sa la publication au République du Rwanda. Journal Officiel de Kigali, kuwa 15/07/2010 Kigali, on 15/07/2010 Kigali, le 15/07/2010 (sé) (sé) (sé) KAMANZI Stanislas Minisitiri w’Ibidukikije n’Ubutaka KAMANZI Stanislas Minister of Environment and Lands KAMANZI Stanislas Ministre de l’Environnement et des Terres Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République: (sé) (sé) (sé) KARUGARAMA Tharcisse Minisitiri w’Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta KARUGARAMA Tharcisse Minister of Justice/Attorney General KARUGARAMA Tharcisse Ministre de la Justice/Garde des sceaux 42
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