SI explanatory text
These Regulations amend the Schedule to the Ivory Prohibitions (Exemptions) (Process and Procedure) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/94) to prescribe three additional institutions that the Secretary of State considers possess the necessary knowledge and expertise to provide him with advice on applications for exemption certificates under the Ivory Act 2018 (c. 30).
Ivory Act 2018 (Meaning of “Ivory” and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024
SI explanatory text
These Regulations amend the meaning of “ivory” in section 37 of the Ivory Act 2018 (c. 30) (“the Act”) and make miscellaneous amendments to the Ivory Prohibitions (Exemptions) (Process and Procedure) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/94) and the Ivory Prohibition (Civil Sanctions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/311). The Act currently prohibits dealing in elephant ivory only, subject to exemptions and exceptions.
SI explanatory text
These Regulations make provision in relation to enforcement of the prohibition on dealing in ivory imposed by section 1 of the Ivory Act 2018 (c. 30) (‘the Act’).
Ivory Prohibitions (Exemptions) (Process and Procedure) Regulations 2022
SI explanatory text
These Regulations make provision for implementation of the Ivory Act 2018 (c. 30) (“the Act”). The Act prohibits dealing in ivory unless the item either qualifies for exemption under section 2 of the Act (pre-1918 items of outstanding artistic etc value and importance) or is registered under section 10 of the Act (registration) as falling under one of four categories for exemption specified in sections 6 to 9 (other exemptions).