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Dogwood, Rhododendron and Trillium Protection Act 1996 ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 100).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act provides for the protection of dogwood, rhododendron or trillium, in that it prohibits a person (unless they fall within art. 3), from picking, cutting down, digging or pulling up, or knowingly injuring or destroying, the said plants, whether in blossom or not. The Act also sets out the limitation of action (art. 4), onus of proof (art. 5), and penalty (art. 6), for this offence.

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

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Deregulation Statutes Amendment Act ([SBC 2002] Chapter 12).

Legislation | Canada | 2002

Keyword: Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX