The Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997 ( ms, Enakmen Pemeliharaan Hidupan Liar 1997) is a regional piece of

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enforced only in the state of

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. Its aim is to protect the

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and

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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: Utilisation 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

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