This Regional Act has been enacted to lay down rules applicable to the keeping and trade in exotic animals. The Regional Council shall draw up the list of animal species covered by these provisions. The list shall be updated annually (art. 1). Article 2 provides for the setting up of a Technical and Scientific Committee which shall perform advisory functions. Keepers of exotic species must notify the Mayor of the competent Commune. Trade in exotic animals is subject to the previous issue of an a