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Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 1974.
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This Act consists of 49 sections and 4 Schedules. The Government shall establish the Punjab Wildlife Management Board (sects. 5 to 8). Restrictions on hunting are provided for in section 9. Furthermore, it shall be prohibited to use hawks or dogs without a special licence (sect. 10). Sections 11 to 15 set out provisions on the possession of wild animals, trophies or meat. These include: certificates of lawful possession; transfer restrictions; import and export restrictions; trade restrictions.
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Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 1974.