Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Act, No. 49 of 1993.

Materia

Especies silvestres y ecosistemas

Palabra clave

Fauna silvestre Flora silvestre Reptiles Tortugas Cría en ranchos/cría en cautividad Caza/captura Animales en cautividad Monitoreo Infracciones/sanciones Protecíon de las especies

Área geográphica

Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional

Resumen

The Act amends the long title of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance as follows: "An Ordinance to provide for the protection, conservation and preservation of the fauna and flora of Sri Lanka; for the prevention of the commercial exploitation of such fauna and flora; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto". The headings of Parts II and III now read: "Elephants and Buffaloes" (Part II); and "Vertebrates and Invertebrates" (Part III). Further amendments are made to several sections concerning inter alia: (a) the control and management of national reserves; (b) the protection of elephants and buffaloes in areas outside national reserves and sanctuaries; (c) the capture and keeping of protected animals; (d) offences and penalties (in particular, Sections 31A and 31B are inserted, on offences relating to amphibians and fish included in Schedules III and IV of the Act); (e) prohibitions on the import or export of protected animals without permits; (f) protection of plants; (g) powers of the officers of the Department of Wildlife Conservation or police officers in respect of unlicensed guns. The Act is followed by six Schedules containing the list of protected animals.

Texto completo

Inglés

Referencias - Legislación

Enmienda

Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance.

Legislación | Sri Lanka | 1937 (1993)

Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Flora silvestre, Especies en peligro, Zona protegida, Animales en cautividad, Pájaros, Mamíferos marinos, Reptiles, Autorización/permiso de caza, Caza/captura, Parques nacionales, Restricciones para el uso, Productos silvestres, Protecíon de las especies, Fauna silvestre

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX