Decree-Law No. 01/2016 approving the Hunting Regulation. Country/Territory Sao Tome and Principe Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, No. 18. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Endangered species Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Migratory species Wild fauna Wildlife products Offences/penalties Inspection Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law approves the Regulation on Hunting. This Regulation, consisting of 7 Chapters and 7 Annexes, aims to establish the legal framework for conservation and exploitation of hunting resources as well as the preservation of hunting heritage, ensuring the sustainable exploitation, compatible with the local populations and their ecosystems. It applies to all the wild fauna living or transiting through the national territory, with the exception of the endangered species protected by law. It regulates the hunting licensing, the fauna, the exercise of hunting, the hunting activity schemes as well as the management and supervision of the hunting zones and related penalties for illegal activities. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org