Man Charged for Removing Geese From a Leduc Golf Course

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LEDUC– September 15, 2005 - Environment Canada has
laid charges against Peter William Francis for allegedly removing geese from
a golf course in Leduc without a permit.
The accused has been charged under Section 6(b) of the Migratory Birds
Regulations for allegedly having in his possession a live migratory bird without a permit.
The Migratory Birds Act and its complementary Regulations ensure the conservation
of migratory bird populations by regulating potentially harmful human activities.
A permit must be issued for all activities affecting migratory birds, with
some exceptions. Environment Canada has laid charges in this case because the
best interests of the geese and all concerned citizens were not taken into
consideration.
A date for first appearance in Leduc Provincial Court has been set for October
27, 2005.
Offences are punishable on summary conviction for an individual by a fine
not exceeding $300,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,
or both.
The charges result from an investigation by Environment Canada.
For more information, please contact:
Drew Mahaffey
Wildlife Officer - AB
Environment Canada
Wildlife Enforcement
(780) 951-8891

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Man Charged for Removing Geese From a Leduc Golf Course

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