Law No. 4 of 2002 regulating hunting of wildlife animals, birds and reptiles.
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Type of law
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Abstract
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.
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Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
قانون رقم (4) لسنة 2002م بتنظيم صيد الحيوانات والطيور والزواحف البرية