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Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 1974.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Punjab
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection, preservation, conservation and management of wildlife in the Province of Punjab.
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Freshwater pollution Pollution control Ecosystem preservation Institution Wild fauna Wildlife products Hunting/capture Management/conservation Protected area Internal trade International trade Certification Authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Endangered species Protection of species Trade in species Seasons Royalties/fees
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act consists of 49 sections and 4 Schedules. The Government shall establish the Punjab Wildlife Management Board (sects. 5 to 8). Restrictions on hunting are provided for in section 9. Furthermore, it shall be prohibited to use hawks or dogs without a special licence (sect. 10). Sections 11 to 15 set out provisions on the possession of wild animals, trophies or meat. These include: certificates of lawful possession; transfer restrictions; import and export restrictions; trade restrictions. The Government may declare any area under its property or over which it has proprietary rights to be a wildlife sanctuary, a national park or a game reserve. Unless in possession of a special authorization, the acts provided for in sections 16 to 19 shall be prohibited in the aforementioned areas. Final provisions concern offences and relevant penalties to be applied in case of contravention. The Government may make rules for the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Act.

Full text
English
Website
punjablaws.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Amends

Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act (No. VIII of 1912).

Legislation | Pakistan | 1912

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Birds, Protected area, Trade in species, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Punjab Wildlife (Private Game Reserves) Rules, 2002.

Legislation | Pakistan | 2002

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Keeping of live animals, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX