Balochistan Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 1996.
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Abstract
This Act provides for the establishment of the Balochistan Wildlife Management Board.
The Act provides for restrictions on hunting and prohibits the use of snares, traps, nets, hawks or dogs without a special licence or permit. It also sets out provisions on the possession of wild animals, trophies or meat. These include: certificates of lawful possession; transfer restrictions; import and export restrictions; and trade restrictions.
The Government may declare any area under its property to be a wildlife sanctuary, a national park, a game reserve or private game reserve. Unless in possession of a special authorization, the acts provided for in sections 15 to 18 shall be prohibited in the aforementioned areas. Final provisions concern offences and relevant penalties to be applied in case of contravention.
The Act provides for restrictions on hunting and prohibits the use of snares, traps, nets, hawks or dogs without a special licence or permit. It also sets out provisions on the possession of wild animals, trophies or meat. These include: certificates of lawful possession; transfer restrictions; import and export restrictions; and trade restrictions.
The Government may declare any area under its property to be a wildlife sanctuary, a national park, a game reserve or private game reserve. Unless in possession of a special authorization, the acts provided for in sections 15 to 18 shall be prohibited in the aforementioned areas. Final provisions concern offences and relevant penalties to be applied in case of contravention.
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This Act probably never entered into force.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
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No