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Conservation and Environmental Management Act, 2014 (No. 17 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Montserrat (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the administration, conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, natural resources and the natural heritage of Montserrat; the designation and management of protected areas, pollution control; the regulation of activities; the incorporation of international obligations with respect to the environment into national law; and related matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Pollution control Ecosystem preservation EIA Land-use planning Monitoring Court/tribunal Forestry protection measures Forest fires Forest management/forest conservation Inland waters Basin/catchment/watershed Protection of environment Biodiversity Protected area National parks Special fund Wetlands Protection of habitats Protection of species Endangered species Research Contract/agreement Hunting/capture Wild fauna Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Cultural heritage
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
Enters in force on 1 September 2014
Abstract

This Act provides with respect to the protection of environment and related matters such as control of development. The Act consists of 95 sections divide into 17 Parts: Preliminary (1); Administration: Establishment and role of the National Conservation and Environmental Advisory Council and The Department of Environment (2); Environmental Management (3); Certificate of Environmental Approval (4); Conservation of Biological Diversity (5) Trade Of Specimens (6); Protected Areas (7); Forests and Fires (8); Pollution Control (9); Spills, Accidental Releases and Environmental Restoration (10); Environmental Audit And Monitoring (11); Administrative Proceedings(12); Private Civil Actions (13); Physical Planning and Environmental (Appeals) Tribunal (14); Offences (15); Liability of Public and Private (16); Miscellaneous (17). It is completed by 5 Schedules.

Full text
English
Website
agc.gov.ms

References - Legislation

Amended by

Conservation and Environmental Management (Amendment) Act, 2017 (No. 5 of 2017).

Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 2017

Keyword: Biodiversity, Endangered species, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX