South Africa - 2018 - Environment and Climate Change

Norms and Standards for the Marking of Rhinoceros and Rhinoceros Horn, and for the Hunting of Rhinoceros for Trophy Hunting Purpose

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The norms and standards apply to species of rhinoceros that are listed as threatened or protected in the biodiversity act; they also apply, whether a hunt takes place on privately owned land or state land. The schedules under the norms and standards are to be read alongside the provisions contained in the threatened or protected species (TOPS) regulations.

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January 2022

The norms and standards apply to species of rhinoceros that are listed as threatened or protected in the biodiversity act; they also apply, whether a hunt takes place on privately owned land or state land. The schedules under the norms and standards are to be read alongside the provisions contained in the threatened or protected species (TOPS) regulations.

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