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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.

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