National Parks and Wildlife (Wild Animals in Captivity) 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 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 opinion that the applicant or the proposed facilities are unsuitable; (b) it is in the interest of good game management not to issue the permit; and (c) the applicant fails to comply with any prescribed condition. Permit holders shall maintain regards in accordance with regulation 8. Regulation 9 concerns the tagging of trophies by a permit holder has been issued with an export permit under the Act to export a trophy from a wild animal kept by him in captivity. 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