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Game (Amendment) Act, 1991 (Act No. 4 of 1991).

Country/Territory
Eswatini
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Game Act, 1953 and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Protected area Seasons Wildlife products Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

The amendments here made to the principal Act deal with various matters including: temporary protection of game (sect. 4); sanctuaries (sect. 6); prohibition of hunting and dealing in specially protected and royal game (sect. 8); licences to hunt game during open season (sect. 9); illegal hunting of game or possession of trophy, confiscation and disposal of arms, ammunition, etc (sect. 12); use of aeroplanes (sect. 13); privileges and rights of landowners, etc (sect. 15); free permits (sect. 16); export and import of game trophies, etc. (sect. 19); prohibition of trespass in pursuit of game (sect. 21); right of search (sect. 22); evidence (sect. 24); and penalties (sect. 26). The new sections provide for miscellaneous matters including measures of enforcement. The Minister may appoint a committee consisting of such members as he may determine to monitor the administration and enforcement of this Act and to advise him from time to time (sect. 30).

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

Game Act.

Legislation | Eswatini | 1953

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Protected area, Seasons, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX