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General Wildlife Regulations (N.S. Reg. 205/87).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1987 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Birds Seasons Transport/storage Internal trade International trade Ranching/captive breeding Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Keeping of live animals Authorization/permit Wild fauna
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 29 September 1987.
Abstract

The present Regulations enact the Wildlife Act. The Regulations lay down provisions relating to wildlife issues in general. In particular, section 2 establishes that no person shall hunt other harvestable wildlife unless the person is the holder of a valid base licence. The text – consisting of 16 sections – deals with the following aspects: harvestable wildlife, base licence, replacement licence, Wildlife Resources Card, conservation officers, nuisance control, captive wildlife, falconry permit, falconry breeding permit, import and export of wildlife, transporting wildlife, sale or purchase of wildlife, conveyance, hours of hunting, accidental killing and storage permit. One Schedule is enclosed

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 504).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Policy/planning, Total allowable catch, Special fund, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX