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