Subject: [Hong Kong] 有關雀鳥的條例 Ordinances Related to Birds [Print This Page] Author: HKBWS Chuan Time: 27/03/2014 17:30 Subject: 有關雀鳥的條例 Ordinances Related to Birds
Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap.170)
All birds are protected from being hunted, whilst their nests and eggs are protected from injury, destruction and removal. Setting up traps to catch wild birds violates this ordinance. Any person who contravenes the regulations of the Ordinance shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of HK$100,000 and to imprisonment for 1 year. http://www.legislation.gov.hk/bl ... enDocument&bt=0
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap.586)
This ordinance gives effect to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. It regulates the trade and possession of certain endangered birds. Under the Ordinance, the import, introduction from the sea, export, re-export or possession of a scheduled species specimens, whether in the living body, dead body, its parts or derivatives (including drugs), subject to the prior claims of Agriculture and Fisheries Conservation Department issued licenses. The law also allows under certain circumstances specified in the transaction scheduled species without a permit. Refer to Part 2 Appendices (page 35) for the list of birds protected under this ordinance. Any person who contravenes the regulations of the Ordinance shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of HK$100,000 and to imprisonment for 1 year. http://www.legislation.gov.hk/bl ... enDocument&bt=0
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