1.9 Species-based regulation Law enforcement 1.9 Species-based regulation Lydia Slobodian
Species-based regulation Laws protecting specific species define what is permitted or prohibited for the species involved.
Species-based regulation "Taking" includes: hunting, fishing, killing, catching, poisoning, fishing, harvesting etc.
Species-based regulation Taking protected or endangered species is often entirely prohibited.
Species-based regulation Different regulatory requirements for common species…
Species-based regulation Hunting/fishing license may be required Hunting permit
Species-based regulation Hunting reserved to certain seasons
Species-based regulation Size and gender of specimen can be regulated > 30 cm
Species-based regulation Exceptions for protected populations to be taken: Traditional use, Controlled trophy hunting.
Species-based regulation Laws also regulate possesion, processing or transport of protected species.
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Species-based regulation If somebody puts the specimen in my bag, am I guilty? NO! Physical possession AND Intent to possess
Species-based regulation What if I have something and I don’t know if it’s illegal? => Usually, ignorance isn’t an excuse!
Species-based regulation Trade regulation: Selling, Supplying, Buying, Bartering, Trading, Donation.
Species-based regulation Domestic trade…
Species-based regulation …or international trade.
Species-based regulation Protected species import/export permits
Species-based regulation “It is unlawful for any person to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce any fish or wildlife taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any law or regulation of any State or in violation of any foreign law.” - US Lacey Act
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Species-based regulation Agents involved in enforcement and the judicial process must be up to date and able to identify protected species.
Species-based regulation Easy option: prohibit all taking or possession of a specific species.
Species-based regulation If some taking is permitted: distinguish between legally and illegally taken specimens.
Species-based regulation Solution: proper documentation. Problem: forged certificates, exceeding allowed quotas. Hunting permit