Simien Mountains National Park Designation Council of Ministers Regulation No. 337/2014.

This Regulation of the Council of Ministers designates the Simien Mountains National Park in the Amhara State and provides with respect to its administration and boundaries. The Ethiopian Wildlife Development and Conservation Authority shall develop, administer and protect the Park from illegal acts through the Park’s office. An advisory committee is established. This committee shall, among other things, advise the office of the Park (also on enhancement of community participation) and prepare annual plans for the Park. In addition to the prohibited activities provided for under Article 5(1) of the Wildlife Development, Conservation and Utilization Council of Ministers Regulation No. 163/2008, it shall also be prohibited to: 1) enter the park holding poisonous substances; 2) arbitrarily dispose of trash in the park; 3) erect buildings or other constructions; 4) enter the park with domestic animal, a snare or a hunting weapon. The Authority may, in consultation with the local administrations adjoining the Park, determine the rate of fine to be imposed for the transgression of domestic animals into the Park, by taking into account the financial capacity of the local communities.