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Wildlife Conservation Enactment (No. 6 of 1997).

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Territorial subdivision
Sabah
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette of 1997, pp. 205-302.
Long title
An Enactment to make provision for the conservation and management of wildlife and its habitats in the State of Sabah for the benefit and enjoyment of the present and future generations of the people of the State of Sabah.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Institution Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Wild fauna Protected area Wildlife products Registration Dangerous animal/harmful animal Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force by appointment in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The text consists of 199 sections divided into 12 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); Protected areas (III); Protection of animals and hunting (IV); Possession of and trade in animals (V); Protection of plants (VI); Utilisation of wildlife (VII); Enforcement (VIII); Offences (IX); Liability of company members, administrative penalties and other penalties (X); Powers of the Minister (XI); Miscellaneous (XII).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wildlife Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1998

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Keeping of live animals, Hunting/capture, Certification, Pests/diseases, Fishing authorization, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Internal trade, International trade, Plant protection, Protected area, Protection of species, Ranching/captive breeding, Royalties/fees, Tourism, Trade in species, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX