Law enforcement 1 9 Speciesbased regulation Lydia Slobodian

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. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation "Taking" includes: hunting, fishing, killing, catching, poisoning, fishing, harvesting etc. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Taking protected or endangered species is often entirely prohibited. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Different regulatory requirements for common species… Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Hunting/fishing license may be required Hunting permit Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Hunting reserved to certain seasons Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Size and gender of specimen can be regulated > 30 cm Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Exceptions for protected populations to be taken: • Traditional use, • Controlled trophy hunting. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Laws also regulate possesion, processing or transport of protected species. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation If somebody puts the specimen in my bag, am I guilty? NO! • Physical possession AND • Intent to possess Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation What if I have something and I don’t know if it’s illegal? => Usually, ignorance isn’t an excuse! Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Trade regulation: • Selling, • Supplying, • Buying, • Bartering, • Trading, • Donation. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Domestic trade… Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation …or international trade. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Protected species import/export permits Application des lois – Law enforcement

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 Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Agents involved in enforcement and the judicial process must be up to date and able to identify protected species. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Easy option: prohibit all taking or possession of a specific species. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation If some taking is permitted: distinguish between legally and illegally taken specimens. Application des lois – Law enforcement

Species-based regulation Solution: proper documentation. Problem: forged certificates, exceeding allowed quotas. Hunting permit Application des lois – Law enforcement