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Dugong Protection Act (RPPL 8-57 of 2013).

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This Act amends section 1231 of Title 24 of the Palau National Code to provide for the protection of dugongs, a marine mammal of which there are very few left in Palauan waters. It prohibits intentionally killing or recklessly injuring or killing a dugong or exposing a dead dugong for sale.
Title
Dugong Protection Act (RPPL 8-57 of 2013).
Country
Palau
Type of document
Legislation
Date of text
2013
Data source
FAO, FAOLEX
Title abbreviation
An Act to increase the penalties for killing or causing injury to a dugong or possessing or selling any dugong parts or products, and for other related purposes.
Glossary term(s)
conservation
ECOLEX region
Oceania
Small Island Developing States
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX
Attached files
PDF icon http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/pau147612.pdf
Amends
Protected Sea Life (Division 2, Chapter 12 of Title 24 of Palau National Code).