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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
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wildlife products Hunting/capture Management/conservation Protected area Internal trade International trade Certification Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, 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.

Full text
English
Website
punjablaws.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Amends

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

Legislation | Pakistan | 1912 | Repealed

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

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX