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Wildlife Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 488).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Management/conservation Internal trade International trade Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting/capture Inspection Offences/penalties Special fund Authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act provides for the conservation and management of wildlife and wildlife habitats, including hunting/fishing and trade aspects. At the outset, it establishes that ownership of all wildlife in British Columbia is vested in the Government. It details various offences throughout its text, as well as fines and penalties. The 111 sections of the Act include detailed provisions on licence and permit requirements and fees for applications, institutional powers, hunting, firearms and trapping, angling and trading. Wildlife management areas and sanctuaries, agricultural and cleared land, regulations by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and by the competent minister. The Act sets out the powers of a conservation officer or constable, which focus on inspection, stop and search, and seizure provisions. Section 88(1) sets out the Dangerous Wildlife Protection Order, whereby if a conservation officer believes that dangerous wildlife is or may be attracted to any land or premises other than a private dwelling, he may, without a warrant, enter and search the land or premises. Moreover, if a conservation officer believes that there is an attractant ("attractant" means food, food waste, compost or other waste or garbage), that could attract dangerous wildlife; in, to the premises, he may issue a dangerous wildlife protection order directing the removal of the attractant within a reasonable period of time. Section 101.1 deals with appeals to the Environmental Appeal Board. Section 111 deals with the Habitat Conservation Fund.

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Permit Regulation (B.C. Reg. 253/2000).

Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Hunting/capture, Ranching/captive breeding, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Access Prohibition Regulation (B.C. Reg. 187/2003).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2010)

Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Access right, Protected area, Management/conservation, Mountain area, Wetlands, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Closed Areas Regulation (B.C. Reg. 76/84).

Legislation | Canada | 1984 (2014)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting Licensing Regulation (B.C. Reg. 8/99).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2013)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Freshwater Fish Regulation (B.C. Reg. 261/83).

Legislation | Canada | 1983 (2004)

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting Regulation (B.C. Reg. 190/84).

Legislation | Canada | 1984 (2014)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Inspection, Protected area, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Angling and Scientific Collection Regulation (B.C. Reg. 125/90).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2012)

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Inland fisheries, Research, Classification/declassification, Allocation/quota, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Designation and Exemption Regulation (B.C. Reg. 168/90).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2014)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Birds, Wild fauna, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Limited Entry Hunting Regulation (B.C. Reg. 134/93).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2014)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation (B.C. Reg. 196/99).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2014)

Keyword: Wild flora, Tourism, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Management Unit Regulation (B.C. Reg. 64/96).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2012)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Controlled Alien Species Regulation (B.C. Reg. 94/2009).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Alien species, Aquatic animals, Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Act General Regulation (B.C. Reg. 340/82).

Legislation | Canada | 1982 (2013)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX