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Fauna (Protection and Control) Maza Wildlife Management Area Rules 1979.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2001.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Marine mammals Hunting gear/hunting methods
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Regulation places restrictions on the hunting of sea cows (dugongs) in the Maza Wildlife Management Area. A person may at any time take or catch a dugong within the Area by the traditional hand-harpoon method from a canoe, whether powered by out-board engine or otherwise. Article 3 places certain requirements on nets to be used for hunting. A dugong taken or caught within the Area and offered for sale shall be inspected Wildlife Officer or a member of the Maza Wildlife Management Committee.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fauna (Protection and Control) Act 1966.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1966 (1976)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Institution, Protected area, Keeping of live animals, Birds, Marine mammals, Reptiles, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX