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Wild Birds Protection Act (No. 3 of 1913).

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1913 (1992)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Management/conservation Hunting/capture International trade Seasons
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to promote the conservation of wild birds specified in the schedules A and B. Schedule A lists birds that are absolutely protected and the Schedule B lists birds that are protected during the close season from 1 February to 15 July inclusive of each year. Section 5 lays proof of innocence with persons proceeded against for selling, having in possession, offering for sale, exposition, or exportation of wild birds or eggs. Sections 6 to 11 also contain rules regarding legal proceedings against such persons. The Governor-General may vary seasons and amend the Schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.laws.gov.ag

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Proclamation dated 24th of May, 1974 made under section 13 of the Wild Birds Protection Act (S.R.O. No. 26/1974).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 1974

Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Proclamation dated 24th of May, 1974 made under section 13 of the Wild Birds Protection Act (S.R.O. No. 26/1974).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 1974

Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Protection and Management Act, 2015 (No. 11 of 2015).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 2015

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Framework law, Institution, EIA, Environmental audit, Monitoring, Environmental standards, Community management, Soil pollution/quality, Noise pollution, Climate change, Special fund, Environmental planning, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, PIC-prior informed consent, Cultural heritage, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Standards, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Hazardous substances, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Wetlands, Water conservation zone, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Genetic resources, Endangered species, Access and benefit-sharing, Protected area, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX