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Wildlife Forces Act, 2003.

Country/Territory
South Sudan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Policy/planning Governance Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Northern Africa, Sahel
Abstract

This Act provides with respect to wildlife administrative and enforcement forces at national and regional level. The Wildlife Forces shall be deployed for the protection, preservation, conservation, management of Wildlife and Environment, detection, apprehension and prosecution of poachers, protection of clients, visitors and tourists, custody of exhibits on behalf of the Secretariat of Wildlife Conservation, Environment Protection and Tourism. The Act also establishes the National Wildlife Forces Board and defines its functions and powers, defines offences, contraventions and penalties. The Commissioner may from time to time constitute an Advisory Council to assist in the performance of duties under this Act and may make Regulations to provide for the constitution and functions of the Council and for other purposes.

Full text
English
Website
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