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Act relative to the control of the exportation of timber.

Country/Territory
Suriname
Document type
Legislation
Date
1950 (1980)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Timber International trade Inspection Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the measurement, weighing and approval of timber destined for exportation. The method of and charges for measurement and weighing shall be established by Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Measurement, weighing and inspection of timber shall be carried out by the Chief National Forestry Management or by officers appointed by the Chief for this purpose. Each person who wishes to export timber, shall timely apply for an inspection with the Chief. Inspection shall take place at the place of shipment. Timber shall only loaded aboard a ship under supervision of a inspection officer. Penal provisions are included. (11 sections)

Full text
Dutch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree of the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Finance No. 2275/0538 relative to determination of the method, measurement and weighing of and criteria and charges for the inspection of timber destined for exportation.

Legislation | Suriname | 1996

Keyword: Timber, International trade, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX