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

País/Territorio
Guyana
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1919 (1997)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Fuente original
Laws of Guyana.
Título completo
An Act for the protection of certain wild birds.
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Pájaros Ordenación/conservación Caza/captura Comercio internacional Temporadas
Área geográphica
Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, América del Sur
Resumen

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)

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Página web
legalaffairs.gov.gy