Lahore Canal Heritage Park Act 2013 (No. XV of 2013) Country/Territory Pakistan Territorial subdivision Punjab Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the protection and conservation of the Lahore Canal Heritage Park. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword National parks Management/conservation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Wild fauna Wild flora Protected area Community management Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract Whereas the Lahore Canal and the green belts on both sides of it, is a public trust and is part of the heritage of the city of Lahore, the Act makes provisions for the conservation of the Lahore Canal and other specific areas thereof as a heritage park, by preserving its flora and fauna. In order to maintain its environment, the Government shall appoint a Heritage Park Advisory Committee to regulate, manage, plan and raise funds aimed to these conservation measures – as well as to ensure compliance with this Act’s regulations. It is prohibited to fish, hunt, pollute, or cause any environmental damage to this particular area. Non-compliance with this Act shall be punished with 1 to 5 years’ imprisonment or/and with a 30 000 to 50 000 Rupees fine. Full text English Website www.punjablaws.gov.pk