Game Animal Council Act 2013 (No. 98 of 2013). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 2013 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Game Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent. Abstract This Act, consisting of 2 Parts and three Schedules, aims: a) to establish the Game Animal Council and provide for its functions; and b) to create powers for the Minister to manage herds of special interest; and c) to allow the Minister to delegate his or her powers to the Council; and d) to provide for fees and levies to fund the Council and its functions. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz