Wildlife Conservation (Operation of Zoo) (Amendment) Regulations 2013.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
These Regulations comprising 6 articles amend the original Regulations including the following (i) a revised definition of "zoo," specifying it as a facility holding 50 or more wildlife species with a total of 100 or more animals for conservation, education, research, or recreation, and open to the public; (ii) a new requirement for a permit to operate a zoo, with a special permit needed for using totally protected wildlife; (iii) an update requiring zoos to either employ a full-time veterinary surgeon or appoint one as a consultant; (iv) a modification allowing the Director General to require certain actions from zoo operators; (v) a modification of the Schedule 4 concerning enclosure sizes.
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Web site
Date of text
Entry into force notes
These Regulations come into operation on 15 April 2013.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Peraturan-Peraturan Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar (Pengendalian Zoo) (Pindaan) 2013.