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Wildlife Conservation Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. W-4.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Prince Edward Island
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Endangered species Protection of habitats Traditional rights/customary rights Hunting rights Fishing authorization Enforcement/compliance Protection of species Indigenous peoples Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act aims at the conservation and management of wildlife in Prince Edward Island. Under section 2, the property in all wildlife situated within the province, while in the state of nature, is vested in Her Majesty in right of the province. Sections 4 to 6 are dedicated to conservation officers, their functions and powers. Sections 7 and 8 concern endangered, threatened and vulnerable species, section 9 migratory birds and sections 10 to 15 permits and licences. Sections 16 is dedicated to fishing and shooting preserves and wildlife management areas, Section 18 provides for conservation agreements to be entered by the Minister with private landowners for the protection of wildlife habitats. Section 19 spells out prohibited activities related to wildlife, sections 20 to 27 provide for the enforcement of the Act. Under section 28, the Lieutenant Governor in Council is empowered to pass all regulation necessary for the implementation of the Act, the section spells out what can be subject matter for regulation.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.pe.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fur Harvesting Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC.663/04).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2015)

Keyword: Wildlife products, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Angling Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC.180/02).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2013)

Keyword: Diadromous fish, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Snowshoe Hare Snaring Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC.705/04).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2013)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting and Trapping Seasons Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC 330/99).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2015)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

License and Permit Fees Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC 684/06).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2013)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Management Areas Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC.171/09).

Legislation | Canada | 2009

Keyword: Protected area, Tourism, Education, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ground Hemlock Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC.194/06).

Legislation | Canada | 2006

Keyword: Wildlife products, Internal trade, International trade, Collecting/harvesting, Education, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting Guide Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC.512/05).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2007)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC 676/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2010)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation Fund Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC 170/09).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Institution, Special fund, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water Act 2017 c.17 (R.S.P.E.I. 1988).

Legislation | Canada | 2017 (2021)

Keyword: Natural gas, Oil, Framework law, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Allocation/quota, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Priorities, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Equipment, Data collection/reporting, Surface water, Water supply, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water abstraction, Well sinking/boreholes, Sewerage, Waterworks, Sustainable use, Sustainable development, Business/industry/corporations, Pollution control, Wetlands, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX