Act No. 5.197 providing for the protection of wild fauna. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1967 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Protected area Hunting authorization/permit Royalties/fees Institution Protection of species Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Act provides for the protection of fauna and hunting activity. It consists of 38 articles specifying the requirements to be met for obtaining an authorization in order to perform hunting activity. It also lists authorized hunting methods, hunting activity with scientific purposes, fees to be paid and sanctions for offenders. Articles 36 creates the Fauna Protection National Council, entitled for carrying out studies and controls on wildlife management sector. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 97.633 establishing the composition of the Fauna Protection National Council. Legislation | Brazil | 1989 Keyword: Institution, Wild fauna, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 79-P regulating sport hunting. Legislation | Brazil | 1975 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 310 regulating sport hunting associations. Legislation | Brazil | 1989 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Non-governmental entity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 332 regulating the licence for collecting wildlife material with scientific purposes. Legislation | Brazil | 1990 Keyword: Research, Access-to-information, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 208-P regulating the transit of motorcycles and other motor-powered vehicles within National Park territories. Legislation | Brazil | 1982 Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, National parks Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 1.477 prohibiting the use of huts and tents with commercial purposes within National Park territories. Legislation | Brazil | 1970 Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, National parks, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Norm IBAMA No. 03 establishing the harmfulness of the wild boar and providing for its management and control. Legislation | Brazil | 2013 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act No. 7.653 amending Act No. 5.197 on fauna protection. Legislation | Brazil | 1988 Keyword: Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 9.985 establishing the National System of Protected Areas Management - SNUC. Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2008) Keyword: EIA, Basic legislation, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Research, Indigenous peoples, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Biodiversity, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX