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Chapter 11 of Title 18 of the Yap State Code - Fruitbats.

Country/Territory
Micronesia, Fed. States
Territorial subdivision
Yap
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Endangered species Hunting/capture Seasons Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Chapter prohibits, subject to certain exceptions, the taking, hunting, exporting, purchasing or selling of or in any way intentionally interfering with the population growth of fruitbats in the State of Yap. One exception concerns the traditional hunting for fruitbats. The Governor may declare an open season for the taking and hunting of fruitbats in the State each year but hunting shall be subject to specified limitations.

Full text
English
Website
fsmlaw.org