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Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks) Regulations (Cap. 376).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
1976 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
National parks Protected area Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting/capture
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations place restrictions on entry into and activities in National Parks, as defined in the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, specified National Reserves and, if specified, Marine National Parks and Marine National Reserves. Closure of and access to these protected areas shall be decided by the Director of Wildlife Conservation and Management or any officer of the Service or an agent of the Director duly authorized in that behalf in writing. Regulations 5 to 8 prohibit, except with a special permission, various activities, including polluting of protected areas and use of firearms.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 1976 (2009)

Keyword: Biodiversity, Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks) (Amendment) Regulations, 2003 (L.N. No. 149 of 2003).

Legislation | Kenya | 2003

Keyword: National parks, Authorization/permit, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 (L.N. No. 42 of 2006).

Legislation | Kenya | 2006

Keyword: National parks, Authorization/permit, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX