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Wild life Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1945 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Protected area
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act makes provision with respect to the management of wildlife, including fish, in Jamaica.

Full text
English
Website
www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wild Life Protection (Hunters' Returns) Regulations, 1999.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1999 (2006)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life Protection Regulations, 1945.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1945 (1976)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life (Close and Shooting Seasons) Order, 1995.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1995

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life Protection Regulations, 1960.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1960 (1984)

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life Protection (Game Bird Hunting Limit) Regulations, 2007.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2007 (2008)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life Protection (Hunters' Licences) Regulations, 1973.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1973 (2006)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life Protection (Game Bird Hunting Limit) Regulations, 2004.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2004 (2006) | Repealed

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life Protection (Protective Zone) Regulations, 1998.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1998 (2002)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Prohibited fishing area, Hunting/capture, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Wildlife Protection (Amendment of Third Schedule) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 143 of 2001).

Legislation | Jamaica | 2001

Keyword: Marine mammals, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, 1991.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1991 (1993)

Keyword: Protected area, Court/tribunal, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX