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Law No. 4 of 2002 regulating hunting of wildlife animals, birds and reptiles.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting authorization/permit Protected area Seasons Birds Reptiles Turtles Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law is composed 6 articles. Article 1 prohibits hunting of wild animals, birds and reptiles in protected areas, islands, towns and villages, at a distance of less than 500 metres from public roads and streets, as well as in private properties. Article 2 allows hunting in the zones not mentioned above only during specific hunting seasons from sunrise to sunset. Article 3 prohibits hunting of marine turtles and eggs, bird’s eggs and nests as well as damaging and injuring parks and wild plants. Article 5 contains offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.qatarenv.org