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Bahamas National Trust Act (Cap. 391).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959 (1987)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to incorporate and confer powers upon the Bahamas National Trust for places of historic interest or natural beauty.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Management/conservation Cultural heritage
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Trust here established as a body corporate shall promote the permanent preservation of lands and tenements and submarine areas of beauty or natural or historic interest and promote the preservation of their natural aspect, features, and animal, plant and marine life, as the case may be. Various provisions of the Act concern the internal organization of the body corporate such as general meetings, and the establishment of the Council of the Trust, and its powers. The Trust may make by-laws for the prevention of nuisances and preservation on the lands, submarine areas and other property of the Trust.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Amended by

Bahamas National Trust (Amendment) Act, 2010.

Legislation | Bahamas | 2012

Keyword: Institution, Management/conservation, Cultural heritage, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry Act, 2010 (No. 20 of 2010).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2010

Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Policy/planning, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Public forest, Protection forest, Private forest, Forest service/forest officers, Timber, Contract/agreement, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees, Public land, Lease, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bahamas National Trust (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2019.

Legislation | Bahamas | 2019

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Institution, Offences/penalties, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX