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Zambia Wildlife (Elephant Sport Hunting) Regulations, 2010 (S.I. No. 107 of 2010).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting rights Hunting/capture Wildlife products Registration Contract/agreement Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe rules for sport hunting of elephants and ownership, export and disposal of remains of elephants including ivory. The holder of a licence issued under the Zambia Wildlife Act, 1998 by the Zambia Wildlife Authority may hunt elephants for sport as defined in regulation 3. The hunting of elephant for sport shall be conducted in the game management areas designated by the Authority and the Authority shall enter into an agreement with the concessionaires operating in the designated game management areas. The quota of elephants allocated for sport shall not exceed the quota of elephants notified to the Secretariat of CITES in anyone year. A holder of a hunting licence may apply for an expert permit. The Authority shall maintain a register containing details regarding hunting of elephants.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Zambia Wildlife Act (No.12 of 1998).

Legislation | Zambia | 1998

Keyword: Land tenure, Mining, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, National parks, Endangered species, Wild flora, Institution, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Wildlife products, Biodiversity, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Reptiles, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Zambia Wildlife (Elephant) (Sport Hunting) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No. 40 of 2005).

Legislation | Zambia | 2005

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Hunting/capture, Wildlife products, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX