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Burma Wildlife Protection Act 1936 (Act No. VII of 1936).

Country/Territory
Myanmar
Document type
Legislation
Date
1936 (1990)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication of 1936, 10 pp.
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection and preservation of wild life in Burma.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Management/conservation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Protected area Seasons International trade Wildlife products Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The Local Government may declare land, which is private property to be a sanctuary in accordance with section 3. Section 4 prohibits hunting in reserved forests. Sections 6 and 7 make provision for licences and special licences to hunt, possess, sell, buy, etc. wild animals and their products. Section 8 makes provision with respect to close seasons in which specified animals shall be protected. Section 10 specifies unlawful hunting methods, whereas section 11 places restrictions on the importation and exportation of game. Remaining provisions of this Act deal with offences, legal procedures, and measures of enforcement of the law and, in relation to this, powers of forest officers, game wardens, and police officers. (34 sections completed by a Schedule)

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Rules under the Burma Wild Life Protection Act, 1936.

Legislation | Myanmar | 1941

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Education, Forest service/forest officers, Grazing, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting/capture, National parks, Marking/identification, Policy/planning, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Protected area, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Protection of Wildlife and Conservation of Natural Areas Law. (The State Law and Order Restoration Council Law No. 6/94).

Legislation | Myanmar | 1994

Keyword: Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Migratory species, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX