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Animal trap amendments are approved
- Staff writer, with CNA
The legislature yesterday approved amendments to comprehensively ban the use of steel-jaw traps, as well as dynamite and other explosives to kill wild animals.
Although the hunting methods were already formally banned, the amendments to the Wildlife Conservation Act (野生動物保育法) closed a loophole that had allowed for their continued use.
Specifically, the revisions deleted a section of Article 21 in the act that allowed exceptions for the use of steel-jaw traps, dynamite or explosives to kill animals that pose a threat to public safety, crops, livestock or aquaculture.
Animal traps are pictured in an undated photograph.
Photo: Taipei Times
The amendments also establish review and documentation procedures for indigenous people who hunt or kill wild animals for personal use as a part of their traditional culture or for religious ceremonies, although steel-jaw traps and explosives are prohibited.
The amendments also created a separate class of penalties for contraventions of the act by indigenous people, stipulating a fine of NT$20,000 to NT$100,000 (US$610.41 to US$3,052.04) for illegally killing a protected species and NT$1,000 to NT$10,000 for illegally killing a non-protected species.
Prior to the changes, the law stipulated prison terms of six months to five years, and a fine of NT$200,000 to NT$1 million for anyone caught illegally killing a protected species, and NT$50,000 to NT$250,000 for illegally killing a non-protected species.
The amendments also have a non-binding resolution urging the Ministry of Agriculture to hold consultations with indigenous groups to decide whether references to “other” prohibited hunting devices should include snare traps.
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A tragic incident occurred in Koraput forest, where a couple were electrocuted after stepping on a live electric wire set for poaching wild animals.
The deceased have been identified as Bolaram Galel and Bala Galel of Geruput village.
As per reports, Bolaram and Bala had ventured into the forest to collect firewood and did not return home, prompting a search by locals who found them dead.
The Nandapur police are investigating the incident and have assured that those responsible for laying the live wire will be identified and face stringent action
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