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Reindeer Act (S.N.W.T. 2014, c. 16).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Northwest Territories
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Management/conservation Protection of species Pastoralism
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 April 2014.
Abstract

The present Act makes provisions for the management and protection of reindeers in the Northwest Territories and provides the Government of the Northwest Territories with the authority to make Regulations. It also provides the Government with the authority to enter into agreements for herding of reindeer. Section 3 of the above-mentioned Act establishes that if a peace officer or an officer within the meaning of the Wildlife Act believes on reasonable grounds that a reindeer has been killed, that a reindeer or part of a reindeer has been taken, transferred, shipped or had in possession in contravention of the regulations or that a vessel, vehicle, airplane, firearm, trap or other article or thing has been used in contravention of the regulations, he or she may, without a warrant, effect seizure of that reindeer, reindeer part or article or thing. The text consists of 9 sections.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.nt.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Act (S.N.W.T. 2013, c. 30).

Legislation | Canada | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Zoning, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Community management, Sustainable development, Indigenous peoples, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Northwest Territories Act (S.C. 2014, c. 2, s. 2).

Legislation | Canada | 2014 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Land tenure, Indigenous peoples, Public land, Property rights, Procedural matters, Court/tribunal, Access-to-justice, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Reindeer Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. 011-2014).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Contract/agreement, Marking/identification, Protection of species, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX