Agriculture Act No. 20 Second Book-Animal Resources. País/Territorio Jordania Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1973 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Caza/captura Armas de caza/métodos de caza Fauna silvestre Pájaros Autorización/permiso de caza Temporadas Infracciones/sanciones Protecíon de las especies Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén, Asia Occidental Resumen This Second-Book (Chapter III) related to animal resources aims at the protection of wildlife and birds, and at regulating their hunting. Hunting of wildlife animals and birds without a licence from the Ministry of Agriculture is prohibited (art. 144). Hunting, killing, catching, possessing, selling and poisoning useful birds for agriculture or predatory birds, animals as well as the protected species without a previous licence issued by the Ministry of Agriculture is prohibited (art. 145). The destruction of bird’s nests, the collection or damaging of their eggs and/or injuring their young shall be prohibited (art. 146). The Minister shall be responsible for determining hunting areas, species of birds and wildlife animals which may be hunted, seasons, etc. (art. 147). The use of vehicles, flash lights, automatic guns and military rifles for hunting birds or wild animals is prohibited (art. 148). The use of any trap, camouflage instruments, banners, animal skin and drugs is also prohibited (art. 151). The Minister shall establish the Hunting Committee to advise on hunting regions, birds and wild animal species and hunting season (art. 152). Offences, violations and penalties are contained in articles 153-155. Texto completo Inglés