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Game Farm Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 168).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Authorization/permit Animal by-products Keeping of live animals Game Wild fauna
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The central provision of this Act is contained in section 2 which allows the relevant minister to issue licences, on receiving an application together with a fee, for the raising of game (fallow deer, bison and reindeer) for agricultural purposes. The Minister has the power to determine different terms and conditions for each licence, suspend or cancel licences and appoint inspectors for the purposes of this Act. Section 76 of the Wildlife Act (Escape, etc. of captive animal) does not apply to game that escapes from a farm being operated by a person who holds a valid licence issued under this Act, if the licencee recaptures the game within a prescribed period after its escape (sect. 6). The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations specifying regions of BC in which a licence for a specified type of game must not be issued (sect. 8).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Game Farm Regulation (B.C. Reg. 232/91).

Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2010)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Health Act ([SBC 2014] Chapter 16).

Legislation | Canada | 2014 (2017)

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Hormones/steroids, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Public health, Residues, Slaughtering, Data collection/reporting, Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Business/industry/corporations, Authorization/permit, Public private partnership (PPP)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX