Heritage Hunting and Fishing Act, 2002

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Sections9

• 0.1Definition

  0.1 In this Act, “Minister” means the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry or the minister of the Crown to whom the powers and duties under this Act are assigned or transferred under the Executive Council Act. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 18 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 18 (1) - 01/01/2018

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• 1Right to hunt and fish

  1 (1) A person has a right to hunt and fish in accordance with the law. 2002, c. 10, s. 1 (1). Same (2) The reference to the law in subsection (1) includes the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, the Fisheries Act (Canada), the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (Canada) and the regulations made under those Acts. 2002, c. 10, s. 1 (2).

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• 2Fish and Wildlife Heritage Commission

  2 (1) A commission is hereby established to be known in English as the Fish and Wildlife Heritage Com­mission and in French as Commission du patrimoine chasse et pêche. 2002, c. 10, s. 2 (1). Composition (2) The Commission shall be composed of such number of members as may be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, one of whom shall be designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council as the chair of the Commission. 2002, c. 10, s. 2 (2). Responsibilities (3) On the request of the Minister, the Commission shall consider and make recommendations to the Minister on the following matters: 1. The promotion of practices that will contribute to recreational hunting and fishing being valued by future generations. 2. The promotion of public participation in fish and wildlife conservation programs. 3. The promotion of youth participation in hunting, fishing and other fish and wildlife act…

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  3 Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act). 2002, c. 10, s. 3.

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  4 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act). 2002, c. 10, s. 4. ______________