Law No. 14.241 on wild fauna protection within the State of Goiás. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Goiás Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Hunting/capture Management/conservation Inspection Protection of habitats Protection of species Authorization/permit Biodiversity Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 18 articles, establishes wild fauna protection within the State of Goiás. It defines wild fauna as native, migratory and any other aquatic or terrestrial who have their biological cycle within the territory of the State and any other exotic or wild animal. It prohibits hunting activity of wild fauna without a specific authorization issued by the competent environmental organization. Full text Portuguese Website www.gabinetecivil.goias.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 5.899 regulating wild fauna protection within the State of Goiás. Legislation | Brazil | 2004 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ranching/captive breeding, Collecting/harvesting, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 18.037 amending provisions on wild fauna protection within the State of Goiás. Legislation | Brazil | 2013 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Research, EIA, Management/conservation, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX