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Ministerial Decision no. 0188/MAF, on the Establishment and Management of Zoos, Wildlife Farms, Wildlife and Wild Plant Rehabilitation and Breeding Centers.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Authorization/permit Ranching/captive breeding Certification Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Protection of environment Protection of habitats Protection of species Tourism Trade in species Transport/storage Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Decision, implementing provisions of the Forestry Law no. 06/NA and of the Wildlife and Aquatic Resources Law no. 07/NA, concerns the establishment and management of zoos, wildlife farms, animal breeding centres and botanical gardens, in order to promote breeding and tourism without affecting the nature, the environment and habitats. Matters covered by this Decision include; trade in species and related certificates in compliance with the provisions of the CITES Convention; export of wild animals and wild plants; prohibited activities related to wild animals and wild plants, including: hunting and breeding without authorisation, import and export of wildlife and wildlife products without authorisation, torturing wild animals and taking actions against animal welfare, transport of infected animals, bribery and corruption in the execution of activities related to wildlife; measures for managing zoos and wildlife breeding centres.

Full text
Lao
Website
lsp.moic.gov.la

References - Legislation

Implements

Forestry Law No. 64/NPC.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2007 (2019)

Keyword: Emissions trading, Emissions, Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Classification/declassification, Inventory, Traditional rights/customary rights, Processing/handling, Special fund, Timber extraction/logging, Protection of species, EIA, Afforestation/reforestation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of environment, Public forest, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Timber, Climate change, Trade in species, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Aquatic Resources Law No. 07/NA.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2007

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Framework law, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Aquatic plants, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Inspection, International trade, Inventory, Research, Special fund, Trade in species, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX