Sea Birds and Seals Protection Regulations (GN. R. 1168 of 1982)
Made 1982-06-18 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- Language
- English
- Kind
- Regulation
- Organisation
- African Union (AU)
- Country
- South Africa
- Subjects
- Wild species and ecosystems
- Keywords
- management/conservation, marine mammals, hunting authorization/permit, hunting/capture, offences/penalties, protection of species, aquatic animals, biodiversity
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EnviroLeg cc SEA BIRDS AND SEALS PROTECTION Reg p 1 GN. R. 1168 GG8257 18 June 1982 SEA BIRDS AND SEALS PROTECTION ACT, (ACT NO 46 OF 1973) REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE FURTHER CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF SEALS The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries has made the following regulations under section 11 of the Sea Birds and Seals Protection Act, 1973: Definitions 1. Unless the context otherwise indicates, words and phrases in these regulations shall have the meaning assigned thereto in the Act, and the Act shall mean the Sea Birds and Seals Protection Act, Act No 46 of 1973. Conservation and protection of seals 2. No person shall at any place in the Republic which does not form part of the places or areas referred to in section 3 of the Act, pursue or shoot at or willfully disturb, kill or capture any seal, except in the performance of his duties under this Act or under the authority and subject to the conditions of an exemption granted by or under the Act, or of a permit.