National Parks and Wildlife (Wild Animals in Captivity) Regulations (Cap. 201).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Ranching/captive breeding Animal welfare Authorization/permit Wildlife products

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

A person shall not keep any wild animal in captivity on a ranch, farm, zoo or any other place without a permit authorising the keeping of such wild animal, issued by the Director under these Regulations. The Director shall not approve an application for a permit if conditions set out in regulation 3 have not been met. Those conditions regard, among other things, safety and health conditions of the animals to be kept in captivity. The Director may reject an application if: (a) he is of the opinio

Full text

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References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Zambia | 1991 (1997) | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX