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Wild Life Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the protection of wild life and for the establishment of wild life sanctuaries.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Protected area Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Keeping of live animals Wildlife products Protection forest Protection of species Wild fauna
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The Act provides for the protection of wild life, setting restrictions to hunting seasons, animal age ranges, hunting methods and establishes wild life sanctuaries even in a protected or reserved forest. The Game Officer shall be vested with the powers of control and supervise compliance to the present Act.

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