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Bermuda National Parks Act, 1986.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Protected area National parks Management/conservation Policy/planning Institution Ecosystem preservation Contract/agreement Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the management of national parks. For this purpose a National Parks System is established under section 3. The System shall comprise such areas of land and water as may from time to time be specified in the First or Second Schedule as protected areas in accordance with provisions of this Act. A protected area shall have the objectives outlined in section 5. Private land may become part of the system by agreement between the Minister and the owner of the land (sect. 6). A National Parks Commission is established under section 9. Administration of the System is entrusted to the Director of the Department of Parks. Functions of the Director are outlined in section 8. Functions of the Commission are outlined in section 10. For each protected area an area management plan shall be prepared by the Director in accordance with sections 11 to 14. Activities in protected areas shall be consistent with the purpose of the protected area and the management plan (sect. 15). Regulation making powers of the Minister are specified in section 25. (31 sections completed by 3 Schedules)

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

National Parks Regulations.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1988 (1994)

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Department of Parks (Consequential Amendments) Act 2000 (No. 20 of 2000).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2000

Keyword: Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks Protected Areas Notice 1991.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1991

Keyword: Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks Amendment Act, 1991.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1991

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bermuda National Parks Amendment Act, 2009 (No. 1 of 2009).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2009

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bermuda National Parks Protected Areas Notice 2004 (BR 25/2004).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2006

Keyword: Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bermuda National Parks Amendment (No. 2) Act, 2017 (No. 44 of 2017).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2017

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Royalties/fees, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bermuda National Parks Amendment Act, 2017 (No. 43 of 2017).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2017

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX