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Wild Animals Preservation (Prohibition of Dazzle) Regulations

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Territorial subdivision
Enugu
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Authorization/permit Basic legislation Hunting/capture Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Environmental planning Environmental standards Fishing authorization Forest fires Forest service/forest officers Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting rights Inspection Offences/penalties Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Protection of species Trade in species Wild fauna Wildlife products Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This is a subsidiary legislation of the Wild Animals Preservation Law of Enugu State. These Regulations are made by the Commissioner for Agriculture of the State to prohibit the killing or capturing of animals or birds by using bright lights for the purpose of dazzling them and rendering them easy prey. The penalty for contravention of these Regulations is a fine.

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Implements

Wild Animals Preservation Law

Legislation | Nigeria | 1991

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Fishing authorization, Forest fires, Forest service/forest officers, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX