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National Parks and Wildlife (Elephant and Rhinoceros) Regulations (Cap. 201).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Zambia, 2006 revised edition, Vol. 12.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area National parks Endangered species Hunting/capture Wildlife products Authorization/permit Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the hunting of elephant and rhinoceros, with immediate effect, prohibited throughout Zambia and provides for cancellation, with immediate effect, of all outstanding licences to hunt elephant and rhinoceros. They also prohibit the exportation of ivory rhinoceros horn and other than manufactured articles therefrom, provided that the Minister may authorise a department of the Government to export ivory or rhinoceros horn for or on behalf of any other person. Any person, including a holder of a trophy dealer's permit, shall be prohibited from dealing in, or be in possession of, rhinoceros horn or ivory. No new trophy dealer's permit shall be issued. Any contravention of these Regulations shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

National Parks and Wildlife Act (No. 10 of 1991).

Legislation | Zambia | 1991 (1997)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, National parks, Endangered species, Wild flora, Institution, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Wildlife products, Biodiversity, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Reptiles, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX