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Wildlife Act General Regulation (B.C. Reg. 340/82).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This Regulation provides the administrative and procedural framework for the management, protection, and regulation of wildlife and fish in British Columbia. The regulation addresses licensing, hunting, angling, transport, commercial activities, exemptions, penalties, and reporting requirements. It establishes rules for authorizations, documentation, and the movement of wildlife and wildlife products, including provisions for captive wildlife, commercial vendors, and minimum hunting ages.
Requirements for permits and documentation for import, export, and transport of wildlife, as well as enforcement and penalty mechanisms, are set out in the regulation. Exemptions for certain activities, such as captive breeding and commercial transactions, are subject to specific conditions and oversight. These measures regulate trade, prevent unauthorized movement, and support conservation of wildlife species through administrative controls and enforcement measures.
Entry into force notes
The present Regulation enters into force on 1 August 1982.
Notes
The present Regulation includes amendments up to B.C. Reg. 196/2025.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
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