Section 149
Prohibition Of Encroachment Of Natural Heritages
(1) No person
shall, except in accordance with law, encroach or possess, in any
way, any natural heritage, or sell or distribute such heritage, or cause
any harm, loss or damage to its natural structure or beauty, in any
way.
Explanation: For the purposes of this Section, the term
“natural heritage” means any of the following heritages:
(a) A national park, wildlife or hunting reserve designated
by the Government of Nepal for the protection of the
natural environment, vegetation and wildlife,
(b) A conservation area designated by the Government of
Nepal, river, rivulet, stream, lake, wetland or natural
water-fall, snow-peak or any part thereof, higher
mountain peak,
(c) A wildlife, vegetation or landscape protected by the law
in force or the Government of Nepal, State Government
or Local Level,
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(d) A habitat of wildlife protected by the Government of
Nepal, State Government or Local Level, eco-system, or
any medicinal herb which is prohibited for sale,
distribution, export or import.
(2) A person who commits, or causes to be committed, the
offence referred to in sub-section (1) shall be liable to a sentence of
imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years and a fine equal to
the claimed amount if such amount is specified and a fine not
exceeding one million rupees if such amount is not specified or both
the sentences.