In Sabah, there are various legislations, mechanisms and practices have been implemented to regulate biodiversity related issues. The following is a list of Federal Law and Sabah State Law main legislations that contribute towards implementation of biodiversity management in the State:
State Law
- Cultural Heritage (Conservation) Enactment 1997
- Environment Protection Enactment 2002
- Environment Protection (Prescribed Activities) Order 2005
- Environment Protection (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order 2005
- Forest Enactment 1968
- Forest Rules 1969
- Interpretation of the Native Ordinance 1952
- Land Acquisition Ordinance
- Land Ordinance Cap 68
- Mineral Enactment 1999
- Mining Ordinance 1960
- Native Court Enactment 1992
- Native Court (Native Customary Laws) Rules 1995
- Park Enactment 1984
- Sabah Biodiversity Enactment 2000
- Sabah Forestry Development Authority Enactment 1981
- Sabah Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Enactment 2003
- Sabah Water Resources Enactment 1998
- Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997
- Wildlife Regulations 1998
Federal Law
- Aboriginal People Act 1954
- Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Act 2017
- Animal Act 1953 (Amended 2006)
- Biosafety Act 2007
- Environmental Quality Act 1974
- Fisheries Act 1985
- International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008
- Land Conservation Act 1960
- Local Government Act 1976
- National Forestry Act 1984
- National Land Code 1965
- National Parks Act 1980
- New Plant Variety Protection Act 2004
- Pesticides Act 1974
- Plant Quarantine Act 1976
- Protection of Wild Life Act 1972
- Town and Country Planning Act 1976
- Water Act 1920