Wild Birds Protection Act (Cap. 71:07).
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Abstract
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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Long title of text
An Act for the protection of certain wild birds.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 31 of 1919 as authorized by L.R.O. 1/2012 as amended by Act No. 6 of 1997.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Laws of Guyana.
Source language
English
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No