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Laws of Zambia

National Parks and Wildlife (Elephant and Rhinoceros) Regulations (Cap. 201)

Made 1993 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Language
English
Kind
Regulation
Organisation
Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM)
Country
Zambia
Subjects
Wild species and ecosystems
Keywords
protected area, national parks, endangered species, hunting/capture, wildlife products, authorization/permit, protection of species, biodiversity

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  1. Wild-dog Sandgrouse, all species Stork, all species Vulture, all species SECTION 62-THE NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE (ELEPHANT AND RHINOCEROS) REGULATIONS Regulations by the Minister Statutory Instrument No. 81 of 1993 1. These Regulations may be cited as the National Parks and Wildlife (Elephant and Rhinoceros) Regulations. Title 2. The hunting of elephant and rhinoceros is, with immediate effect, prohibited throughout Zambia. Prohibition of hunting of elephant and rhinoceros 3. All outstanding licences to hunt elephant and rhinoceros are, with immediate effect, cancelled in accordance with the provisions of section one-hundred. Cancellation of licences 4. The export of ivory, other than manufactured articles therefrom, is, with immediate effect, prohibited: Prohibition on export of ivory Provided that the Minister may by written authority issued under his signature authorise a department of the Government to export ivory for or on behalf of any other person. 5. The export of rhinoceros horn in any shape or form is, with immediate effect, prohibited: Prohibition of export of rhinoceros horn Provided that the Minister may by written authority issue under his signature authorise a department of the Government to export rhinoceros horn for or on behalf of any other person. 6. A person, including a holder of a trophy dealer's permit, shall not Prohibition of deal in, or be in possession of, rhinoceros horn in any shape or form. dealing in rhinoceros horn 7. Except in accordance with written authority issued under the signature of the Minister, a person, including a holder of a trophy dealer's permit, shall not deal in, or be in possession of, ivory. Prohibition of dealing in ivory 8. Without written authority signed by the minister, a new trophy dealer's permit shall not be issued otherwise than by way of renewal. Prohibition of issuance of new trophy dealer's permit 9. Any contravention of these Regulations shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Penalties 10. The National Parks and Wildlife (Elephant and Rhinocerus) Regulations, 1983 and 1984, are hereby revoked. Revocation of S.I. No. 33 of 1983 and S.I. No. 27 of 1984 SECTION 199-THE NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TROPHY DEALERS) REGULATIONS Statutory Instrument No. 56 of 1974 Regulations by the Minister 1. These Regulations may be cited as the National Parks and Wildlife (Trophy Dealers) Regulations. Title 2. (1) Every trophy dealer shall by means of a trophy dealers' register (Form NPW 29) keep and maintain records and make returns of all trophies acquired by him and shall, in respect of every trophy bought, sold or otherwise transferred or dealt in by him, record in the said register within forty-eight hours of any such transaction the particulars specified in the aforesaid register. Records and returns by trophy dealers (2) Any returns to which this Regulation applies shall be submitted to the Director every three months.

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