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Islamabad Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Ordinance, 1979.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Islamabad Capital Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for the protection, preservation, conservation and management of wildlife and setting up of a National park in the Islamabad Capital Territory.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wildlife products Hunting/capture Management/conservation Protected area Internal trade International trade Certification Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act consists of 41 sections and 3 Schedules. The Federal Government shall establish a Wildlife Management Board (sects. 3 and 4). Restrictions on hunting are provided for in section 6. It shall also be prohibited to use hawks or dogs without a special licence (sect. 7). Sections 9-14 set out provisions on the possession of wild animals, trophies or meat including: certificates of lawful possession; transfer restrictions; import and export restrictions; trade restrictions. The Federal Government may declare any area under its property or over which it has proprietary rights to be a wildlife sanctuary, a national park or a game reserve. Unless in possession of a special authorization, the acts provided for in sections 20-22 shall be prohibited in the aforementioned areas. Final provisions concern offences and relevant penalties to be applied in case of contravention. The Federal Government may make rules for the purposes of carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.

Full text
English
Website
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