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Section 49N of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

1[49N. Application for Licence by breeders of Appendix I species.--(1) Every person who is engaged in breeding in captivity or artificially propagating any scheduled specimen listed in Appendix I of Schedule IV shall make, within a period of ninety days of the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022, an application for a licence to the Chief Wild Life Warden.

(2)The form and manner of the application to be made to the Chief Wild Life Warden under sub-section (1), the fee payable, the form of licence, the procedure to be followed in granting or cancelling the licence shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.]

Summary

People who breed Appendix I animals or grow Appendix I plants must apply for a specific license.
This rule applies to those breeding animals in captivity or "artificially propagating" plants.
Breeders had a deadline of ninety days to apply after the 2022 Amendment to the Act began.
The application for this license must be sent to the Chief Wild Life Warden.
The Central Government decides the fees, the form of the application, and how the license is granted or cancelled.

Practical examples

1Sunita has been growing rare Appendix I orchids in a greenhouse to sell to researchers. Under Section 49N, she had to apply for a license from the Chief Wild Life Warden within 90 days of the new 2022 rules starting.

2A specialized center breeds a rare species of Appendix I pheasant. To stay legal, they must submit an application under this section, paying the required fee and following the government's specific procedure for breeders.

FAQ

1. Who needs to apply for a license under Section 49N of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?

Anyone engaged in breeding Appendix I animals in captivity or artificially propagating Appendix I plants must apply.

2. To whom do I apply for a breeder's license under Section 49N of the Wild Life Act?

You must make the application to the Chief Wild Life Warden.

3. Is there a deadline for existing breeders to apply for a license under Section 49N of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?

Yes, they were required to apply within ninety days of the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 49N of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which species require a breeder's license?

Q2.According to Section 49N of the Wild Life Act, what is the term for growing protected plants under controlled conditions?

Q3.Under Section 49N of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, what is the time limit for applications following the 2022 Amendment?

Q4.Combining the rules of Section 49M and 49N of the Wild Life Act, if a licensed breeder's Appendix I animal has babies, what is the correct action?

49MPreviousSection 49M Possession transfer and breeding of living scheduled animal species.49-ONextSection 49-O Licence of breeders of Appendix I species.

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