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Wildlife Protection, Control, and Hunting Management Act(Act No. 88 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting/capture Basic legislation Policy/planning Stock enhancement/repopulation Ecosystem preservation Protection of species Endangered species Biodiversity Protected area Registration International trade Internal trade Birds
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this law is to protect wildlife and rationalize hunting by implementing programs to protect wildlife, preventing and controlling damage caused by wildlife to ecosystems, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and other human activities, preventing hazards caused by the use of hunting equipment.

Full text
English
Website
www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Enforcement Regulations on Protection and Control of Wildlife and Act on Optimization of Hunting(Order of the Ministry of the Environment No. 28 of 2002).

Legislation | Japan | 2002 (2015)

Keyword: Birds, Wild fauna, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting/capture, Seasons, Hunting authorization/permit, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Total allowable catch, Use restrictions, Protection of species, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX