Wildlife Act 1983.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Wild fauna Birds Wildlife products Offences/penalties Protection of species

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

All wildlife which is not mentioned in the Second Schedule is declared to be protected wildlife (sect. 2). The Act shall not apply to marine wildlife. No person shall hunt, have in his possession, purchase, sell or export any protected wildlife or export any wildlife product without written authorization of an authorized officer (sect. 3). Section 5 lists several prohibited hunting devices. Hunting of game requires a game licence (sect. 6). Section 7 prohibits the introduction into Mauritius of birds or animals which are listed in the Schedules to this Act. Section 8 restricts the hunting of camarons and shrimps. Applications for game licences shall be made to the Commissioner of Police and shall be made in the form specified in Part I of the Fifth Schedule (sect. 9). The remaining sections of this Act provide, inter alia, for transfer of licences, arrest and search and entry, regulation making powers of the Minister and prescribe offences.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Wildlife and National Parks Act 1993 (No. 13 of 1993).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1994

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Institution, Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Wildlife products, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX