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Invasive Species Control Areas (O. Reg. 703/21).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Swine Animal welfare Dangerous animal/harmful animal Alien species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

For the purposes of section 14 of the Invasive Species Act, 2015 all of Ontario is designated as an invasive species control area in respect of pigs. No person shall hunt or trap a pig in Ontario unless the person has the prior authorization of the Minister, and hunts or traps in accordance with any conditions that may be imposed on the authorization. If a person believes on reasonable grounds that a pig is damaging or is about to damage the person’s property the person may, on the person’s land, harass the pig for the purpose of deterring it from damaging the person’s property; or capture or kill the pig. A person who harasses, captures or kills a pig under this section shall not cause it unnecessary suffering.

Full text
English
Website
www.ontario.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Invasive Species Act, 2015.

Legislation | Canada | 2015 (2019)

Keyword: Alien species, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX