National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)RegulationsNational Norms and Standards for the Management of Elephants in South Africa, 2023 - effective 1 April 2023Chapter 2 : General Management of ElephantsPart 1 : General provisions10. Administration of scheduled substances and sedation |
| (1) | An elephant may be— |
| (a) | immobilised, only— |
| (i) | to carry out a disease control procedure, for scientific research or for management purposes; |
| (ii) | for treatment by a veterinarian; or |
| (iii) | to translocate or transport the elephant; and |
| (b) | sedated, only— |
| (i) | during transportation, or prior to release after transportation; or |
| (ii) | if circumstances necessitate sedation of the elephant to ensure its well-being, subject to advice of a veterinarian. |
| (2) | The administration of scheduled substances for the purpose of immobilisation or sedation, may be carried out from a motorised vehicle or aircraft. |