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Forest (Timber Marks) Regulations.

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Regulation
Date
1958
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication of 1985, pp. S.57-S.62.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Timber extraction/logging Timber Marking/identification Offences/penalties Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

Regulations providing for the registration of timber marks stamped or cut into the surface of timber for the purpose of identification or recognition. The Conservator of Forests shall function as Registrar and may appoint deputy registrars and inspectors. Description of all timber marks registered and allotted under these Regulations and the names and addresses of the owners shall be entered into the Register of Timber Marks. Regulations 5 provides for application; regulation 6 for renewal of licences. Every registered mark shall be made with a hammer and placed on both ends of a log and be at least two inched high. The Register may at discretion allot a mark or refuse an application for registration of a mark or transfer of a mark. Regulation 1 prescribes offences. A registered mark upon a log shall be prima facie evidence of ownership of the timber by the owner of such mark. (16 regulations and 3 Schedules: Application for registration of a timber mark (1); Certificate of registration of a timber mark (2); Application for transfer of a registered timber mark (3))

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