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Norms and Standards for the Marking of Rhinoceros and Rhinoceros Horn, and for the Hunting of Rhinoceros for Trophy Hunting Purpose (Notice No. 961 of 2018).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 41913 of 21 September 2018.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Endangered species Hunting/capture Wild fauna Wildlife products Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice of the Minister of Environmental Affairs, made under section 9 of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004, contains norms and standards for the marking of rhinoceros and rhinoceros horn and for the hunting of rhinoceros for trophy hunting purposes. These norms and standards apply to species of rhinoceros that are listed as threatened or protected in terms of section 56 of the Biodiversity Act. The provisions of these norms and standards must be read alongside the provisions of the Regulations pertaining to listed threatened or protected species (TOPS). Any application in connection with the hunting of a rhinoceros by a hunting client must be referred to the Department by the relevant issuing authority, in order for the Department of Environmental Affairs to make a recommendation.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (No. 10 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Education, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Inventory, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Research, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Biotechnology, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Access and benefit-sharing, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX