Parks Act (R.S.Q., c. P-9). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Québec Document type Legislation Date 1977 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword National parks Protected area Management/conservation Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to the establishment, extension, abolishment, administration of parks, as well as to the acquistion of property, leasing of buildings. For the purpose of this Act “park” means a national park whose primary purpose is to ensure the conservation and permanent protection of areas representative of the natural regions of Québec and of natural sites with outstanding features, in particular because of their biological diversity, while providing the public with access to those areas or sites for educational or cross-country recreation purposes. Full text English Website legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Parks Regulation (R.Q. c. P-9, r.25). Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2014) Keyword: Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Tourism, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX