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Captive Wildlife Regulations (R.R.S. c. W-13.1 Reg. 13).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Saskatchewan
Document type
Regulation
Date
1981 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Wild fauna International trade Ranching/captive breeding Dangerous animal/harmful animal Quarantine Pests/diseases Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 27 August 1982.
Abstract

The present Regulations were made under Wildlife Act (S.S. 1979, c.W-13.1) which was repealed, but these Regulations continue in force under the Wildlife Act, 1998. In particular, the Regulations lay down comprehensive provisions relating to licences for holding certain wildlife species in captivity. The text – consisting of 26 sections – deals with the following matters: licence renewal, commercial wildlife farms, acquisition of wildlife, records and inspections, escape from captivity, import and export, diseased wildlife, quarantine, dangerous wildlife, maintenance of captive wildlife and destruction of wildlife.

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Act, 1998 (S.S. 1998, c. W-13.12).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX