Prohibited acts in wildlife and marine sanctuaries

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  • (a) Except under a permit or specific authorization of the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources, it is unlawful in any wildlife or marine sanctuary to:

    • (1) take or possess any bird, fish or other wildlife, or part thereof;

    • (2) use or possess any firearm, bow and arrow, or any trap or other contrivance designed to be, or capable of being, used to take birds, fish or other wildlife, or to discharge any firearm or release any arrow into any wildlife or marine sanctuary; or

    • (3) throw, place, or deposit any waste within any wildlife or marine sanctuary.

  • (b) The Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources may promulgate such rules and regulations pursuant to Title 3, chapter 35, VIC, prohibiting such additional acts which may adversely impact upon wildlife or marine sanctuaries or game preserves.


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