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Wild Birds Protection Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Dominica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959 (1982)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Protected area Birds Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Ordinance lists in the Schedules protected wild birds, i.e. birds the killing, taking, injuring is prohibited. It shall also be prohibited to disturb nests of protected birds or take, sell or offer for sale wild birds or its eggs. Exportation of skins or plumage of a protected bird requires a permission of the Governor. Certain methods of killing of wild birds, other than protected birds, are prohibited. The Governor in Council may declare bird sanctuaries under section 11. Other provisions concern offences, penalties ands enforcement. (15 sections)

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