Authority of the Secretary to Issue Permits.
Section 20
SEC. 20. Authority of the Secretary to Issue Permits. — The Secretary or the duly authorized representative, in order to effectively implement this Act, shall issue permits/certifications/ clearances with corresponding period of validity, whenever appropriate, which shall include but not limited to the following: Wildlife farm or culture permit 3 to 5 years; Wildlife collector's permit 1 to 3 years; Gratuitous permit 1year; Local transport permit 1 to 3 months; and Export/Import/Reexport permit 1 to 6 months. These permits may be renewed subject to the guidelines issued by the appropriate agency and upon consultation with concerned groups.