Database of Legislation

Crimes that affect the environment
     Chapter 10
     Article 49-50
     

    Original Text

    Article 49
    It is strictly prohibited to hunt, harm or harass all wildlife:
    1- Using all types of dangerous means;
    2- Hunting during the prohibited season; and
    3- Hunting in protected zones and special public areas.

    The Forestry Administration, upon the agreement from Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
    and Fisheries, has the authority to issue a permit involving rare and endangered species for the following purposes:
    1- For educational or scientific research;
    2- In support of a Captive Breeding Program;
    3- To exchange wildlife species pursuant to international cooperation agreements;

    It shall be prohibited to commit the following activities against rare and endangered wildlife species.
    1- Harass or harm any such species above or its habitat;
    2- Hunt, net, trap or poison;
    3- Possess, stock or maintain as a zoo or in a family house;
    4- Transport;
    5- Trade; and
    6- Export-Import.

    Rules on the activities related to all types of wildlife species shall be determined by Joint-
    Prakas between the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Ministry of Environment.

    Article 50
    It is prohibited to commit the following activities against common wildlife species, except by a permit issued by the Forestry Administration:
    1- Stock or maintain as a zoo or in a family house;
    2- Transport and Trade an amount exceeding that necessary for customary use.

    The export-import of any common wildlife species shall be accompanied by a permit issued by the Forestry Administration, upon the approval of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.