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Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund Act (C.C.S.M. c. F 87).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Stock enhancement/repopulation Protected fishing area Institution Special fund Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Hunting/capture Protection of habitats Research Education Community management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 March 2014.
Abstract

For the purpose of the present Act "wildlife enhancement initiative" means: a) a project or programme to conserve or increase wildlife populations; b) a project or programme to protect, manage or restore wildlife habitats, including the construction or maintenance of infrastructure in wildlife management areas; c) a study of wildlife populations or habitats; d) hunter and trapper education programmes; and ) the acquisition, by purchase, lease or other means, of property or an interest in property in order to protect a critical wildlife habitat. Section 2 of the above-mentioned Act establishes the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund for the purpose of supporting fish and wildlife enhancement initiatives and government fish hatcheries. The text consists of 9 sections.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund Regulation (Man. Reg. 57/2014).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Special fund, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee

Source: FAO, FAOLEX