56. The hunting and trapping of animals is prohibited.
However, the Société may, by regulation, allow the hunting and trapping of any animal or any animal of a class of animals determined by the Société.
The regulations may also determine,1° on the basis of sex or age, what animal or animal of a class of animals may be hunted;
2° the period of the year, day or night during which the animal may be hunted or trapped;
3° the area, territory or place in which the animal may be hunted or trapped; and
4° the types of arms or traps which may be used;
5° (subparagraph repealed).
The Société may also, by regulation,1° determine the means and their specifications, and the animals, including domestic animals and dogs, with which hunting, trapping or capturing an animal the Société indicates is permitted;
2° determine the maximum number of animals that may be killed or captured by a person or group of persons during a period and in an area, territory or place the Société indicates.
A regulation made by the Société under this section must be submitted to the Minister for approval.
1983, c. 39, s. 56; 1998, c. 29, s. 8; 1999, c. 36, s. 57.