Law No. 22 of 2005 regulating the hunting in Abu Dhabi.

This Law aims at the protection of the wildlife by regulating hunting. The present Law is composed of 13 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 prohibits the hunting of birds and reptiles unless upon a previous licence issued by the Competent Authority. Article 3 regulates hunting in private protected areas established for commercial purposes. Article 4 lists prohibited activities related to hunting. Article 5 classifies protected species of birds and animals. Article 6 defines requirements and conditions for issuing hunting licences. Article 7 provides for officers entrusted to implement this Law. Article 8 contains offences and penalties. Article 9 fixes licence's fees. Articles 10 and 11 refer to the Competent Authority entitled to issue the Implementing Regulation of this Law.