Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, No. 2 of 1937.
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Abstract
Part I (sects. 2 to 11) makes provision for the establishment of national reserves, and sanctuaries and related matters. Areas of National Reserves may be classified as Strict Natural Reserves, National Parks, Nature Reserves, Jungle Corridors, or Intermediate Zones. Land other than National Reserves may be declared Sanctuary (sect. 2). Section 3 outlines the essential features of classes of Natural Reserves as specified above. Sections 4 to 11 regulate entry, hunting, construction, etc. in each of these areas.
Part II (sects. 12 to 29) regulates hunting for big game outside of National Reserves and Sanctuaries, and the possession, registration and exportation of elephants, whereas provisions of Part III (sects. 31 to 41) regulate the hunting, etc. of small game including birds and reptiles. Part IV (sects. 42 to 48) concerns the protection of flora. Part V (sects. 49 to 55) contains miscellaneous provisions relative to hunting and wildlife products. Part VI (sects. 56 to 75) provides in general for licences, for an advisory committee for purposes of advising the Director, prescribes offences and penalties, and contains interpretations and saving. Each Part is also provided with its own interpretations section. (Completed by 3 Schedules)
Part II (sects. 12 to 29) regulates hunting for big game outside of National Reserves and Sanctuaries, and the possession, registration and exportation of elephants, whereas provisions of Part III (sects. 31 to 41) regulate the hunting, etc. of small game including birds and reptiles. Part IV (sects. 42 to 48) concerns the protection of flora. Part V (sects. 49 to 55) contains miscellaneous provisions relative to hunting and wildlife products. Part VI (sects. 56 to 75) provides in general for licences, for an advisory committee for purposes of advising the Director, prescribes offences and penalties, and contains interpretations and saving. Each Part is also provided with its own interpretations section. (Completed by 3 Schedules)
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Long title of text
An Ordinance to provide for the protection and conservation of the Fauna and Flora of Sri Lanka and their habitats; for the prevention of commercial and other misuse of such Fauna and Flora and their habitats; for the conservation of the biodiversity of Sri Lanka; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
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Consolidated version of Ordinance No. 2 of 1937 as amended last by Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 2009.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official publication, pp. XVII/297-324.
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English
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No
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