Costa Rica set to ban sport hunting
2012-12-11 15:54
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San Jose – Costa Rica is set to become the first Latin American state to ban hunting for sport, a move aimed at preserving the central American country's rich biodiversity.
Parliament approved the popular initiative by an unanimous vote on Monday and sent it on to President Laura Chinchilla, who is expected to sign it into law.
The law would impose a fine of up to $3 000 for anyone caught hunting, with exceptions made for individuals hunting non-endangered species for food.
The country's extensive rainforests and national parks contain hundreds of rare species, including jaguars, tapirs, and several tropical birds.
The law “will allow us to live in peace with other living things that share our planet", assembly president Victor Emilio Granadas said.
“I believe this is a message we give to future generations, that an activity like sport hunting is not a sport but a cruelty.”
The law would not extend to sport or commercial fishing.
- SAPA
