Proclamation on the Transfer of Functions under section 97 of the Constitution of The Republic of South Africa, 1996: Stock Theft Act, 1959 and the Game Theft Act, 1991 (No. R. 46 of 2011).

Subject

Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Ownership Offences/penalties Hunting/capture Institution Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Proclamation of the President of the Republic of South Africa transfers powers of the to the Cabinet member responsible for policing: (a) (i) the administration; and (ii) the powers that may be performed by the Minister of Justice under sections 16, 17 and 18, of the Stock Theft Act, 1959; and (b) the administration of the Game Theft Act, 1991, but excluding the power of the Minister of Justice to determine amounts as provided for in section 7(b) of the Act.

Full text

English

Website

www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Game Theft Act, 1991 (No. 105 of 1991).

Legislation | South Africa | 1991

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX