Rwanda
Ministerial Order establishing the List of Protected Animal and Plant Species
Ministerial Order 7 of 2008
- Published in Official Gazette 22 on 15 November 2008
- Assented to on 15 August 2008
- Commenced on 15 November 2008
- [This is the version of this document from 15 November 2008.]
Chapter One
General provisions
Article one – Scope
This Order establishes the list of protected animal and plant species.Chapter II
Protected animal species
Article 2 – Classification of protected animals
The species of protected animals shall be classified as follows: Mammals, birds, and reptiles.Article 3 – List of protected animals
The list of protected animals mentioned in article two of this Order is found in appendix 1.The animals mentioned in appendix 1 should not be hunted except when there is prior authorization from competent authorities.Chapter III
Species of protected plants
Article 4 – List of protected plants
The list of protected plants is found in appendix II.The plants mentioned in appendix II should not be uprooted or cut without prior authorization from competent authorities.Chapter IV
Final provisions
Article 5 – Repealing of inconsistent provisions
All prior provisions contrary to this Order are hereby repealed.Article 6 – Commencement
This Order shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of RwandaHistory of this document
15 November 2008 this version
Commenced
15 August 2008
Assented to