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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