History
| Date | Entry into force |
|---|---|
| 28 April 2005 | Republic of Moldova, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Slovenia, Slovak Republic, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ukraine, Republic of Estonia, Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Croatia, Romania |
| 15 December 2005 | Bahrain |
| 6 March 2006 | Finland |
| 22 March 2006 | United Kingdom |
| 19 July 2006 | Uzbekistan |
| 16 October 2007 | Oman |
| 27 December 2007 | Sweden |
| 12 March 2008 | Hungary |
| 1 July 2008 | Switzerland |
| 16 March 2009 | Australia |
| 12 August 2009 | Russia |
| 18 December 2009 | Liechtenstein |
| 5 January 2010 | France |
| 22 April 2010 | The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
| 17 May 2010 | Albania |
| 12 June 2010 | Latvia |
| 20 August 2010 | Serbia |
| 27 December 2010 | Netherlands |
| 19 October 2011 | Kazakhstan |
| 3 February 2012 | Lithuania |
| 9 March 2012 | Montenegro |
Prior to the entry into force of the treaty in France, a bill was submitted on 14 January 2009 at the French Senate proposing the ratification of the PLT by France. In March 2009, a report from French Senator Rachel Mazuir recommended the ratification of the PLT, as soon as possible, by France. On 24 July 2009, the government was authorized to ratify the PLT. The PLT then entered into force for France on 5 January 2010.
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