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For registration as a trophy-hunting operator,
the operator of the business must
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(a) |
provide services and facilities to tourists for
hunting game for trophy purposes; |
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(b) |
qualify for registration in accordance with
paragraph 2. |
| 2. |
The following persons
qualify for registration as a trophy-hunting operator: |
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(a)
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An individual who is the the owner or lessee or
the holder of any other right to the possession and use of land
which is registered under the Nature Conservation Ordinance of
1975 as a hunting farm or a quest farm registered under the
Namibia Tourism Board Act, 200; |
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(b)
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Any individual, company, close corporation
partnership or other association of person holding a right to
hunt game for trophy purposes on any land in accordance with the
Nature Conservation Ordinance 1975; |
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(c) |
The spouse or domestic partner or a child of an
individual referred to in paragraph (a) |
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(d) |
The case of a company or a close corporation
which is an owner or lessee or the holder of a right referred to
in paragraph (a) |
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(i) |
a director of the company or a member of the
close corporation; |
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(ii) |
the spouse or domestic partner or a child of a
person referred to in sub-paragraph (i); |
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(e) |
An employee of a person referred to in paragraph
(a) or (d) who |
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(i) |
resides on the land concerned; and |
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(ii) |
is registered as a professional hunter or
hunting guide under the Nature Conservation Ordinance, 1975; |
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(f)
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In the case of land comprising a conservancy
declared under section 24A of the Nature Conservation Ordinance,
1975 in respect of which a trophy-hunting quota has
been allocated by the minister responsible for environment, the
chairperson of the relevant conservancy committee. |
| 3.
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A trophy-hunting
operator who provides accommodation to guests, either in fixed
premises or in tents or other temporary facilities not being
premises or a facility registered as an accommodation
establishment under the Act, must comply with the following
requirements in relation to the accommodation and facilities
provided |
| 3.1 |
Fixed Facilities |
| 3.2 |
Bedrooms |
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(a) |
At least one, but not more than four bedrooms
for guests must be provided |
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(b) |
Minimum floor area of each bedroom is m2; |
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(c) |
Windows of bedroom must be not less than 1 m2 in
total and provided with curtains or blinds; |
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(d) |
The entrance to each bedroom must be provided
with a lockable door and key; |
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(e) |
Each bedroom must be provided with |
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(i) |
Adequate beds for the number of persons
occupying the bedroom, complying with the following: |
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(a) |
Minimum Size - single bed: 180 cm x 90cm
double bed: 180 cm x 135 cm;
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(b)
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Mattresses Must have inner spring s or foam
rubber or an equivalent substance with a minimum thickness of
12cm, provided for children; |
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(ii) |
a mirror of at least 250 cm2 |
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(iiI)
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a wardrobe or other storage facilities for
clothes and other belongings, at lest one until of which must
have a serviceable lock; |
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(iv)
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if not fully carpeted, one floor mat, tanned
skin or similar floor covering for each bed of at least 1m2, or
one piece of similar floor covering of at least 2.4 m2 to serve
all beds; |
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(v) |
a waste-paper basket; and |
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(vi) |
at least one tumbler per guest. |
| 3.2.1 |
Bathroom and toilets: |
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(a) |
Bathrooms and toilets facilities must be
provided for guests separate from those for the operator's
household and staff. |
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(b) |
Floors must be of impervious material or
concrete. |
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(c) |
Baths, showers and washbasins must be provided
with hot and cold running water |
| (d) |
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Each bathroom must be provided with |
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(i) |
a washbasin; |
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(ii) |
a mirror of at least 45 cm x 30 cm, with an
adjacent shelf; |
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(iii) |
sufficient towel rails hooks or rings; |
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(iv) |
a soap holder and soap; and |
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(v) |
a washable bath mat. |
| (e) |
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Each toilet must be provided with |
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(i) |
a toilet bowl with a lid; |
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(ii) |
a toilet-paper dispenser; |
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(iii) |
toilet paper; and |
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(iv) |
a sanitary bin with a lid |
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(f) |
Bathrooms and toilets must have water-borne
sewerage draining. |
| 3.1.3 |
Dining room/lounge |
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(a)
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Dining-room and lounge facilities for guests may
be provided either in the facilities of the operator's household
or separately and must provide adequate seating for guests. |
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(b) |
Meals or suitable cooking facilities for the
preparation of food by guests must be provided. |
| 3.1.4 |
Kitchens, wash-up and food storage areas
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(a) |
Facilities may be either those of the operator's
household or may be provided separately for guests. |
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(b) |
Floors must be of an impervious material or
concrete. |
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(c) |
Each work surface must be of stainless steel,
marble granite or other impervious material |
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(d)
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All walls must be tiled to a height of at least
125 cm from the floor and coated with washable paint above the
tiles, or if not practicable; be coated completely with washable
paint. |
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(e) |
Adequate refrigerators or other cold-storage
facilities must be provided. |
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(f) |
At least one sink with hot and cold running
water must be provided for the washing of dishes. |
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(g) |
Adequate and hygienic food storage areas must be
provided. |
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(h) |
There must be no direct access to a toilet from
the kitchen. |
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(i) |
Kitchens, wash-up and food storage areas must be
kept clean and free of insects and rodents. |
| 3.4 |
Laundry Facilities |
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Facilities for the washing, cleaning and ironing
of guest' clothes and other belongings must be available on or
off the premises.
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| 3.2 |
Tented or other
temporary accommodation: |
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Each tent or other temporary accommodation unit
must be provided with
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(a) |
a bed and mattress or sleeping bag for each
guest; |
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(b) |
a lockable storage box or safe; |
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(c) |
adequate lighting; |
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(d) |
suitable facilities for cooking and the washing
of dishes; |
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(e) |
ablution facilities which must be kept in a
clean and hygienic condition at all times. |
| 3.3 |
Facilities and services in relation to
accommodation |
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(a)
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Clean bed linen and bath towels in sufficient
quantities must be provided for each newly arrived guest and be
changed at least once per week |
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(b) |
Bedrooms, in a fixed establishment must be
cleaned daily. |
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(c) |
Bedrooms dining rooms lounge and kitchens must
be properly ventilated. |
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(d) |
A fire extinguisher or other suitable
fire-fighting appliance must be provided in readily accessible
places on the premises. |
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(e)
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The inside and outside of all permanent
buildings and the premises of the establishment must be kept
clean and in good repair |
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(f) |
A first-aid kit must be available in a readily
accessible place. |
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(g) |
Staff members engaged in serving guest must at
all times be clean and suitably dressed. |
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(h) |
An operator must ensure that staff members
engaged in preparing handling, serving or selling food or
beverages comply with the provisions of Chapter XIX of the
General Health Regulations Promulgated under Government Notice
No. 121 of October 14, 1969. |
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(i) |
Guests must have 24-hour access to accommodation
facilities. If a staff member is not available at all times,
guests must be provided with keys to the premises and their
rooms. |
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(k) |
Guidelines and instructions reasonably required
for advising guests in relation to risks inherent in the hunting
operations and the environment must be provided either in
writing or in a formal presentation. |
| 5. |
Requirements in respect of hunting activities
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(a) |
Every trophy-hunting operator must ensure |
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(i)
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that only Hunting Guides Master Hunting Guides
or Professional Hunters registered under Nature Conservation
Ordinance, 1975 are engaged in guiding trophy hunters while on a
hunting excursion |
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(ii) |
that every vehicle used for hunting is equipped
with |
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(a) |
appropriate seating facilities for hunters |
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(b) |
holding facilities for a rifle; and |
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(c) |
a first-aid kit in a readily accessible
position; |
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(iii) |
that on every vehicle used for hunting the
Board's disc is displayed as required by regulation 9 (2); |
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(iv) |
that equipment and facilities provided for
hunting activities are kept in a good repair and can be
activated effectively. |
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(b)
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A Suitable place for slaughtering animals and
salting trophies must be provided as well as appropriate
equipment and appliances for such operations. A gantry-type
slaughtering facility must be provided. |
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(c) |
Facilities for the testing of rifles must be
provided by the operator and located in such a position as to
prevent any risk of injury, harm or damage to any person, animal
or property |
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