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Creston Valley Wildlife Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 84).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1968
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Management/conservation Protected area Wild flora
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act (34 sections and 1 Schedule) provides for the continuation of the Creston Valley wildlife management area for wildlife conservation, management and development, held by the Government in trust for such purposes (sect. 2). Main provisions: the exercise of rights on natural resources, granted by licence under other laws, is prohibited except under permit issued by the management authority (sect. 5); proprietary or licence rights in or over land in the management area, that subsisted immediately before 15 November 1968, shall not be affected (sect. 6); power to declare sanctuary areas (sect. 10); the management authority consists of an officer appointed by the minister, the Director of the Canadian Wildlife Service (sect. 16); funds for the management area shall be constituted from appropriated money (money appropriated by a legislature other than by grant) and the trust fund (fees for permits and licences under this Act) (sect. 20); before issuing a permit, the management authority may require the applicant to pay a rehabilitation deposit to cover the estimated costs of repair or restoration of the management area; Lieutenant Governor in Council's power to make regulations (sect. 33).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Permit Regulations (B.C. Reg. 79/71).

Legislation | Canada | 1971 (1980)

Keyword: Animal production, Marking/identification, Equine-animals, Royalties/fees, Pastoralism, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit, Grazing, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Summit Creek Campground and Recreation Area Regulations (B.C. Reg. 164/73).

Legislation | Canada | 1973 (2002)

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX