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Bihar Saw Mills (Regulation) Act, 1990

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Bihar
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest species Forestry protection measures Plant protection Environmental standards Forest management/forest conservation Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act grants the State Government the power to appoint a Licensing Officer who shall grant licenses for the operation of saw mills. In addition to granting licenses, under this Act, the Licensing Officers is also provided the power to enter, inspect, and search saw mills to ascertain if they are operating with the proper license. Furthermore, the Act states that under certain circumstances the licenses of saw mills may be confiscated and lists out the penalties for violation of provisions of this Act.

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