The purpose of this Act is to implement a Convention for the protection of migratory birds by protecting migratory birds and nests. Except as authorized by the Regulations, no person shall, without lawful excuse; (a) be in possession of a migratory bird or nest; or (b) buy, sell, exchange or give a migratory bird or nest or make it the subject of a commercial transaction. The Minister may designate any person or class of persons to act as game officers for the purposes of this Act. All members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are game officers for the purposes of this Act. Powers of such officers are outlined in sections 7 to 9. The Governor in Council may make any regulations that the Governor in Council considers necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act and the Convention, including regulations: (a) providing for the periods during which migratory birds may be killed, captured or taken, nests may be damaged, destroyed, removed or disturbed, or migratory birds or nests may be bought, sold, exchanged, given or made the subject of a commercial transaction; (b) for limiting the number of migratory birds that a person may kill, etc., and providing for the manner in which those birds may then be killed, captured or taken and the equipment that may be used; etc.
Канада · 1994-06-23