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Section 48

Permits to enter wildlife reserves and wildlife sanctuaries

of Wildlife Conservation Act 2010

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Section 48
(1)

No person shall enter a wildlife reserve or a wildlife sanctuary unless he first obtains a written permit from the Director authorizing him to do so.

(2)

No person shall be granted a written permit authorizing him to enter a wildlife reserve or a wildlife sanctuary unless he satisfies the

Director by way of a written application that he intends to enter the wildlife reserve or wildlife sanctuary for the purposes of art, science or recreation.

(3)

A written permit granted under this Part shall specify the period during which the holder of the permit is authorized to enter the wildlife reserve or the wildlife sanctuary, which period shall not exceed one month but may be renewed for periods of up to one month at a time.

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(4)

Where a person permitted to enter a wildlife reserve or a wildlife sanctuary enters the wildlife reserve or the wildlife sanctuary, he may be required to be accompanied by a Director or by any other officer.