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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
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