Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Regulation to protect wildlife (No. 5 of 1962).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Regulation
Date
1962
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 783,785,787.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting/capture Seasons Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

Killing or capture or taking of eggs of bird species specified in article 2 is prohibited without a permit obtained form the Chief Condominium Agricultural Officer. Killing or capture or taking of eggs of bird species specified in article 3 is prohibited during the season specified in that article. Killing or capture or taking of eggs of bird species specified in article 4 is prohibited during the season specified in that article. Other restrictions on the hunting for these birds are prescribed. It shall be unlawful to sell or export any of the birds protected by articles 3 and 4. Hunting at night is prohibited. It shall be unlawful to import or purchase any trap or net of other device to capture birds without a permit form the Chief Condominium Agricultural Officer. (14 articles)

Full text
English