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Protection of Birds Amendment Act 2015 (No. 12 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Birds Dangerous animal/harmful animal Pests/diseases Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act amends the Protection of Birds Act in sections 1 (definitions), 3 (places for the rehabilitation of birds), 4 (authorization of control or destruction of birds), and 7 (penalties). It also insert new section (4A), which gives the Minister the power to amend the Schedule. The Schedule is also inserted by this Act and specifies birds that are pest birds for the purposes of this Act. In addition a new section (6A) is inserted which declares obstruction of authorized officers an offence.

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Amends

Protection of Birds Act.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1975 (2011)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Birds, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX