Nigeria - 1975 - Agriculture and Rural Development

Wild Animals (Captive Animals) Regulations, 1975

Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria

This permit authorizes the holder to own the captive animal for twelve months provided that adequate provisions are made for the health and welfare of the animal. If the animal is transferred to another person, the transferee shall own a valid license to possess such a live animal. No person or persons shall keep in captivity any live prohibited animal, a specially protected animal, a protected animal, or exotic animal without a license to do so issued per the provisions of these regulations.

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Wild Animals (Captive Animals) Regulations, 1975 Current Version

January 2022

This permit authorizes the holder to own the captive animal for twelve months provided that adequate provisions are made for the health and welfare of the animal. If the animal is transferred to another person, the transferee shall own a valid license to possess such a live animal. No person or persons shall keep in captivity any live prohibited animal, a specially protected animal, a protected animal, or exotic animal without a license to do so issued per the provisions of these regulations.

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