1. 1.9 Species-based regulation
Law enforcement
1.9 Species-based regulation
Lydia Slobodian

2. Species-based regulation
Laws protecting specific species define what is permitted or prohibited for the species involved.

3. Species-based regulation
"Taking" includes: hunting, fishing, killing, catching, poisoning, fishing, harvesting etc.

4. Species-based regulation
Taking protected or endangered species is often entirely prohibited.

5. Species-based regulation
Different regulatory requirements for common species…

6. Species-based regulation
Hunting/fishing license may be required
Hunting permit

7. Species-based regulation
Hunting reserved to certain seasons

8. Species-based regulation
Size and gender of specimen can be regulated
> 30 cm

9. Species-based regulation
Exceptions for protected populations to be taken:
Traditional use,
Controlled trophy hunting.

10. Species-based regulation
Laws also regulate possesion, processing or transport of protected species.

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12. Species-based regulation
If somebody puts the specimen in my bag, am I guilty? NO!
Physical possession
AND
Intent to possess

13. Species-based regulation
What if I have something and I don’t know if it’s illegal?
=> Usually, ignorance isn’t an excuse!

14. Species-based regulation
Trade regulation:
Selling,
Supplying,
Buying,
Bartering,
Trading,
Donation.

15. Species-based regulation
Domestic trade…

16. Species-based regulation
…or international trade.

17. Species-based regulation
Protected species import/export permits

18. 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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22. Species-based regulation
Agents involved in enforcement and the judicial process must be up to date and able to identify protected species.

23. Species-based regulation
Easy option: prohibit all taking or possession of a specific species.

24. Species-based regulation
If some taking is permitted: distinguish between legally and illegally taken specimens.

25. Species-based regulation
Solution: proper documentation.
Problem: forged certificates, exceeding allowed quotas.
Hunting permit