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Wildlife Protection Act 1981 (Act No. 4 of 1981).

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (1999)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2000, CAP. 220.
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation, restoration and development of wildlife, for the regulation of its use and for all matters connected therewith.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Access-to-information Protection of species Hunting authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The 27 sections of this Act are divided into 4 Parts: Preliminary (I); Control of hunting (II); Administration (III); General (IV).

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Sarteneja (Closed Area for Hunting) Regulations, 1990 (S.I. No. 47 of 1990).

Legislation | Belize | 1990

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Protection Regulations 1982.

Legislation | Belize | 1980

Keyword: Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cockscomb Basin (closed Area for Hunting) Regulations.

Legislation | Belize | 1984 (1990)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Wildlife Protection Regulations 1982.

Legislation | Belize | 1980

Keyword: Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX