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Wild Birds Protection Act (Cap. 249).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1952 (1994)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the protection of wild birds.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Birds International trade Seasons Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act allows the Minister responsible for wild animals and birds protection to establish reserves for the protection of wild birds. He or she may also appoint any person to be a game warden for purpose of this Act. It shall be prohibited to kill or capture any wild bird specified in the Schedule during the close season or expose or offer for sale, having in possession or exporting any wild bird or its eggs, skin or feathers. A number of wild birds that may be captured or kill during the open season shall be prescribed under section. (14 sections completed by 1 Schedule)

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wild Birds Protection Extension of Close Season) Order, 1994 (S.I. No. 24 of 1994).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1994

Keyword: Birds, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX