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Decree No. 21/80 approving the Hunting Regulation.

Country/Territory
Guinea-Bissau
Document type
Regulation
Date
1980
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial da República de Guiné-Bissau (Supplement), No. 43, 17 May 1980, pp. 1-5.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Endangered species Hunting authorization/permit Seasons Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force immediately.
Abstract

This Decree establishes the Hunting Regulation. It consists of 56 articles listing endangered species, animals permitted to be caught, hunting areas, authorized methods, etc. It also specifies the authorized hunting seasons (from 1 November to 30 April) and prohibited activities within hunting areas (forest fires, poisonous substances, etc.). It lists the requirements to be satisfied in order to obtain a hunting licence, controls to be carried out by the competent authority and sanctions to be paid by offenders.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Decree-Law No. 2/2004 establishing the basic norms for protection, promotion and exploitation of wildlife.

Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Zoning, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX