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

Notices

Norms and Standards for the Marking of Rhinoceros and Rhinoceros Horn, and for the Hunting of Rhinoceros for Trophy Hunting Purposes

6. Disposal of rhinoceros horn

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If a rhinoceros horn is destroyed, it may not be destroyed unless—

(a)a permit has been issued in terms of the Biodiversity Act by the relevant issuing authority, for its destruction; and
(b)it is done in the presence of an environmental management inspector from both the Department and the relevant issuing authority, who must video - record the event, the recording of which must be of good quality.