National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)

Regulations

Regulations pertaining to threatened or protected terrestrial species and freshwater species, 2023 - effective 1 April 2023

Section A: Provisions relating to Listed Threatened or Protected Species

Chapter 6 : Recognition of Associations or Organisations associated with registered persons or facilities

69. Codes of responsible conduct and good practice
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The code of responsible conduct and good practices of any association or organisation recognised in terms of regulation 68{1) of these Regulations must—

 

(a)require its members to act in strict compliance with—
(i)the provisions of such code of responsible conduct and good practice;
(ii)applicable legal requirements; and
(iii)any conditions subject to which permits relating to listed threatened or protected species are granted;

 

(b)where appropriate, define a set of criteria that will foster the sustainable utilization of specimens of listed threatened or protected species; and

 

(c)provide for disciplinary steps against any member who breaches a provision of the code, which should include steps for the suspension or expulsion of such member from the association or organization.