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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