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Wild Animals Protection Ordinance.

Country/Territory
China, Hong Kong SAR
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
To make provision for the conservation of wild animals and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting/capture Seasons Wild fauna Inspection Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The Ordinance provides for the protection of wild animals and their living areas, the prohibition of hunting, possessing and trading animals, nest or eggs and the authority of inspecting the premises where is supposed that protected animals are unlawfully taken in custody.

Full text
English
Website
www.hklii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wild animals protection (approval of hunting appliances) Notice (Chapter 170A).

Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1981 (1997)

Keyword: Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Feeding Wild Animals Notice, 1999 (Chapter 170B).

Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1999

Keyword: Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX