Law No. 4 of 2002 regulating hunting of wildlife animals, birds and reptiles. País/Territorio Qatar Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Autorización/permiso de caza Zona protegida Temporadas Pájaros Reptiles Tortugas Institución Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Law is composed 6 articles. Article 1 prohibits hunting of wild animals, birds and reptiles in protected areas, islands, towns and villages, at a distance of less than 500 metres from public roads and streets, as well as in private properties. Article 2 allows hunting in the zones not mentioned above only during specific hunting seasons from sunrise to sunset. Article 3 prohibits hunting of marine turtles and eggs, bird’s eggs and nests as well as damaging and injuring parks and wild plants. Article 5 contains offences and penalties. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.qatarenv.org