Protection of gathering grounds from deforestation and animals

If it appears to a licensee that by reason of deforestation or the presence of animals, the storage capacity or sanitation of any gathering ground is seriously threatened, he shall without prejudice to any other powers under this Act or any Regulations made hereunder– (a) request the Ministry responsible for Forestry to take appropriate action under the Forests Act and the National Parks System Act to prevent or regulate the threat to the gathering ground, if the gathering ground has been retained or declared a forest reserve or a national park, as the case may be; CAP. 213. CAP. 215. (b) request the Ministry of Health to take appropriate action under the Public Health Act to prevent or regulate the threat to the gathering ground, if the gathering ground has been declared a controlled area; or CAP. 40. (c) in default of action being promptly taken under paragraphs (a) or (b), restrain or impound such animals as are a threat to the storage capacity or sanitation of any gathering ground and promptly inform the Belize Police Department.