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Wildlife Conservation and National Parks (Prohibition of Sale of Snares and Traps) Order, 2016 (S.I. No. 110 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism under section 92 (1)(i) of the Wildlife, Conservation and National Parks Act, prohibit the sale of trap, snare or similar devices. Any person who contravenes these Regulations commits an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to pay a specified fine or imprisonment for one year.

Full text
English
Website
www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1992 (2008)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Trade in species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX