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Balochistan (Wildlife Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 2014 (No. XV of 2014).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Balochistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Balochistan Gazette (Extra-ordinary).
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Biodiversity Sustainable development Ecosystem preservation Protected area Subsidy/incentive Internal trade International trade Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Endangered species Ex-situ conservation Authorization/permit Community management Management/conservation Offences/penalties Protection of species Access and benefit-sharing Game Genetically modified organism (GMO) Trade in species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act is enacted to provide protection, preservation, conservation, sustainable and management to the wildlife, and establishment and management of protected areas in the Province of Balochistan. The Act consists of 96 Sections divided into 16 Chapters: I-Preliminary; II-Administration; III-Preliminary protection of wild animals; IV-Hunting of game animals; V-Possession and display of wild animals; VI-Wildlife trade and traffic; VII-Protected areas; VIII-Ex situ conservation; IX-Multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs); X- Community partecipation; XI-Powers of the government and officers; XII-Indemnity and removal of difficulty; XIII-Miscellaneous duties; XIV-Trial of offence cases; XV-Penalties and punishment; XVI-Repeals and savings.

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