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Wildlife Conservation (Amendment) Act, 1978 (No. 21 of 1978).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wildlife products Subsidy/incentive Special fund Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

Amendments of the principal Act provide: (a) a definition of "the Board": (b) a definition of "trophy dealer"; (c) adding sections 4 A, 4B and 4C after section 4 which establish a Wildlife Protection Unit, functions and administration of the Unit; (d) minor amendments to section 29; (e) for the Director to award a sum of money as a reward to anyone giving information leading to the recovery of a Government trophy; (f) adding new sections after section 69 establishing a Wildlife Protection Fund and a Board of trustees; (g) adding new sections after section 70 providing for the disposal of trophies, etc. during proceedings and for contraventions for unlawful possession of trophies belonging to another person; (h) amendments on penal provisions and provisions for the registration of persons previously convicted of offences against this Act.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

Wildlife Conservation Act (No. 12 of 1974).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1974

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Protected area, National parks, Wildlife products, Registration, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX