Nature Conservation Act.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The present Act is composed of 13 Sections: General provisions (sect. 1); Nature conservation forms (sect. 2); Botanical gardens, zoological gardens and animal rehabilitation centres (sect. 3); Conservation of greenery areas and wooded areas (sect. 4); Nature conservation organs (sect. 5); Nature conservation service (sect. 6); Fighting against crimes and offences on protected areas (sect. 7); Carrying out nature conservation (sect. 8); Management of resources and nature elements (sect. 9); Legal results of the conservation (sect. 10); Criminal provisions (sect. 11); Changes in valid provisions (sect. 12); Transitional, adapting and final provisions (sect. 13). The Act specifies the aims, principles and forms of conservation of living and non-living nature and landscape. The nature conservation is defined as the sustainable use and restoration of natural resources: wild plants, animals and mushrooms; plants, animals and mushrooms included in species conservation; nomadic animals; nature homes; rare and protected species of plants, animals and mushrooms; formations of living and non-living nature, and digging remains of plants and animals; landscape; greenery in cities and villages; wooded areas.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 1 May 2005.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Journal of Laws 2004 No. 92 Pos. 880
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Ustawa o ochronie przyrody.