Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997

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Citation No. 6 of 1997 Date passed 18 November 1997		Territorial extent Sabah Date assented to 24 December 1977
Enacted by Sabah State Legislative Assembly Signed by Sakaran Dandai, Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah

The Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997 (Malay: Enakmen Pemeliharaan Hidupan Liar 1997) is a regional piece of legislation enforced only in the state of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. Its aim is to protect the endangered species of fauna and flora in the region as well as control international trade of these species. It also details specific punishments for those that break the rules and regulations put forth in the enactment.

Structure

The Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, in its current form (27 April 2016), consists of 12 Parts containing 119 sections and 5 schedules.

Part I: Preliminary

Part II: Administration

Part III: Protected Areas

Part IV: Protection of Animals and Hunting

Part V: Possession of and Trade in Animals

Part VI: Protection of Plants

Part VII: Utilization of Wildlife

Part VIII: Enforcement

Part IX: Offences

Part X: Liability of Company Members, Administrative Penalties and Other Penalties

Part XI: Powers of the Minister

Part XII: Miscellaneous

Schedules

References

Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997 Wikipedia

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