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Act No. 157: provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting.
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Wildlife is deemed to be an indivisible patrimony of the State. Hunting is permitted provided that it is not in contrast with the need to conserve wildlife, and does not damage agricultural production. The Act provides a list of protected species (mammals and birds) threatened with extinction (sect. 2). It regulates the type of licenses and insurance policies which persons wishing to hunt must possess and subscribe to (a rifle license for hunting, a third party civil liability insurance policy,
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Act No. 157: provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting.