Authority to Use Poison Order. Country/Territory Uganda Document type Regulation Date 1959 (1964) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Uganda (Cap. 226), p. 3087. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting gear/hunting methods Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Order regulates the use in the Acholi District of poison to kill baboons that are causing damage or destruction to crops or domestic animals. Poison may be used only on occupied land and may be handled only by a vermin poisoner appointed by the Acholi District Administration. The Order also appoints a company and game wardens to use poison for the killing of hyenas. Full text English