Game Theft Act, 1991 (No. 105 of 1991). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette, No. 13352 of 5 July 1991. Long titleAn Act to regulate the ownership of game in certain instances; to combat the theft and wrongful and unlawful hunting, catching and taking into possession of game; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act provides rules relative to the ownership of game kept or held for commercial or hunting purposes and prohibits dispersing or luring away game or entering land of others with intent to steal game. The Act also provides for powers of enforcement, legal proceedings and compensation to owners for theft of or damage to game. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implemented by Proclamation on the Transfer of Functions under section 97 of the Constitution of The Republic of South Africa, 1996: Stock Theft Act, 1959 and the Game Theft Act, 1991 (No. R. 46 of 2011). Legislation | South Africa | 2011 Keyword: Ownership, Offences/penalties, Hunting/capture, Institution, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX