National Parks Ordinance (Amendment) Act, 1974 (No. 27 of 1974). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 1974 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official publication, pp. 333-335. Long titleAn Act to amend the national Parks Ordinance. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract Section 16 prohibits hunting, capturing, killing, wounding or molesting of an animal without a written permit signed by the authorized officer. Penalties for contravention are established. Section 17 prohibits, save with a permit in writing signed by the authorized officer, the digging of pitfall or laying of nets, traps, etc. and having in possession of weapons of which cannot be proved that is was intended for other use than hunting. Full text English References - Legislation Amends National Parks Act (Cap. 228). Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1959 (2003) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Basic legislation, Protected area, Management/conservation, National parks, Institution, Hunting/capture, Use restrictions, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX