Hunting of Frogs (Prohibition) Notice, 2004 (S.R.O. No. 4 of 2004)
Made 2004-03-09 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- Language
- English
- Kind
- Regulation
- Organisation
- Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Country
- Dominica
- Subjects
- Wild species and ecosystems
- Keywords
- amphibians, hunting authorization/permit, hunting/capture, offences/penalties, protection of species, wild fauna, biodiversity
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COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS NO. 4 OF 2004 NOTICE MADE by the Minister under section 45 of the Forestry and Wildlife Act (Chap 60:02). (Gazetted March 25th, 2004) 1. This Notice may be cited as the HUNTING OF FROGS (PROHIBITION) NOTICE, 2004. 2. (1) The hunting or taking of the frog species (Leptodactylus fallax), commonly referred to as the mountain chicken and Crapaud, in or from any area in Dominica is prohibited. (2) No person shall have in his possession any live or dead frog or parts thereof. (3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), the Director or any person authorised in writing by the Director may hunt, take or have in his possession frogs or part thereof for the purpose of conducting such scientific surveys and studies. 3. A person who contravenes this Notice commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of one thousand dollars and to imprisonment for a term of twelve months. Made this 9th day of March, 2004. AMBROSE GEORGE Minister for Agriculture Short title. 2004 HUNTING OF FROGS S.R.O. 4 (PROHIBITION) Hunting of frogs prohibited. Penalties. DOMINICA Printed bythe Government Printer at the Government Printery, Roseau (Price 20 cents)