The maximum
punishment for timber merchants caught with illegally-felled wood will go up to
two years in jail or a fine of €79,000 from March, the economic affairs
ministry said on Thursday.
In
addition, traders risk having their businesses closed down, the ministry said
in a statement.
The change
in regulations stems from European law aimed at combating illegal forestry.
From March 3, traders will have to prove they bought their timber legally.
Joinery firms will also have to provide proper certification for their wood on
request.
Some 5,000
firms fall under the new Dutch rules.
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