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

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

The present Regulations are made under the Reindeer Act. For the purpose of the Regulations "grazing allotment" means an area described in a grazing licence. The Superintendent may divide a reserve into grazing allotments and may change or modify the boundaries of the allotments or reduce or increase the number of allotments. Section 3 establishes that the Minister may enter into agreements with Inuit or Indians or persons with Inuit or Indian blood living the life of an Inuk or Indian for the herding of reindeer that are the property of the Commissioner. The text – consisting of 19 sections – makes provisions for licences and permits; prohibitions; roundups; markings; stray; protection.

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

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX