Control of Endangered Species in Hong Kong (2018)
| Young woman: | Let’s send this American ginseng to Hong Kong for grandpa It’ll be good for his health |
| MVO: | No matter what the reason … |
| Woman: | These orchids are gorgeous Let’s take them back to Hong Kong |
| MVO: | if you carry or mail endangered animals or plants or their products into or out of Hong Kong without a licence … |
| Tourist: | I love this. Let’s ship it back home |
| MVO: | you will be liable to prosecution Some species cannot be imported or exported at all |
| Super: | Ivory |
| Super: | Maximum penalty: $10 million fine and 10 years’ imprisonment |
| MVO: | Always check before importing or exporting endangered species |
| Super: | Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance |
| Super: | Import and export of endangered species are regulated in HK Enquiry hotline: 1823 www.afcd.gov.hk Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department |
