Protecting the turtles

[NewsWhore]

The International Humane Society has made a complaint against the DR for supposed mistreatment, capture and killing of turtles. The group based the claim on a DR-CAFTA treaty environmental resource. Hoy writes that the complaint was submitted on 9 May, along with pictures, demonstrating that the country is violating DR-CAFTA environmental rules. Hoy writes that the Ministry of Environment was surprised at the claims, which could lead to an US$15,000 fine. Environment Minister Max Puig says he has set up a committee in order to come up with a position on the situation. The DR has 45 to 60 days to respond to the accusations. In its defense the Ministry of Environment says that the Humane Society didn't wait for a response before submitting their complaint and says that the ministry doesn't have the funds to effectively enforce all environmental legislations.

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