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Wild Birds Protection Act (Cap. 71:07).

Country/Territory
Guyana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1919 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Guyana.
Long title
An Act for the protection of certain wild birds.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Management/conservation Hunting/capture International trade Seasons
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to promote the conservation of wild birds specified in the schedules 1 and 2. Schedule 1 lists birds that are absolutely protected and the second Schedule lists birds that are protected during the close season. Section 4 provides for the protection of captive birds. Notwithstanding any provision of this Act the Minister may, subject to conditions as he deems fit, authorize any person to kill wild birds, and may authorize any person to export wild birds or their skin (sect. 8). The Minister may also alter the Schedules and alter the period in which close seasons are declared. (11 sections)

Full text
English
Website
legalaffairs.gov.gy