Meaning of government trophy | Babel Free

Definitions

A trophy (part or all of an animal taken as a prize by a hunter) that legally belongs to the government because the animal had protected status.

Examples

“Any person who by any means obtains possession of any Government trophy is required to make⟳ a report⟳ forthwith to an authorised officer and deliver⟳ the item to the officer (sec. 39)”

“For offences relating to possession, sale, purchase⟳ and government trophies, the burden of proving that the possession was lawful or the sale, purchase⟳ or other transaction was lawful or the accused had assumed possession of the trophy in order⟳ to comply with the requirements of the Act or that the trophy is not a government trophy, shall lie⟳ on the person charged.”

“A rhinoceros horn is regarded as a government trophy and being in possession of one or transferring it or dealing in it is prohibited. Being in unlawful possession of a government trophy or failing to make⟳ a report⟳ of obtaining possession of a government trophy is also an offence.”

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