Ivory Act 2018 enforcement and civil sanctions

How the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and other enforcement bodies can use enforcement and sanctioning powers under the Ivory Act 2018 to secure compliance with illegal ivory dealing.

Includes information on:

• enforcement and investigation powers
• civil sanctions that may be applied - enforcement undertakings, stop notices and monetary penalties
• criminal proceedings for more serious offences
• challenges and appeals
• the report we will publish on the use of civil sanctions

Read guidance on how to register an ivory item.