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Law No. 41 of 10 October 2006 on Forest Guard

Country/Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 42, 1 November 2006, 6 pp.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers Forestry protection measures Institution Protection forest Transport/storage Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 10 October 2006.
Abstract

The aim of this Law is to regulate the Forest Guard in order to protect forests. It is composed of 4 Sections divided into 28 articles. Section I deals with the following matters: terms and definitions; conditions and requirements for the employment in the Forest Guard; and, arming, equipping and clothes. Section II provides for the following: means of transport; establishment of guard stations; and competencies and duties of the Forest Guard. Section III pertains to the control and minutes. Section IV contains general provisions such as confiscations, offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic

References - Legislation

Repeals

Legislative Decree No. 86 of 1953 on the Forest Guard Law.

Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 1953

Keyword: Forest service/forest officers, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution No. 300/T of 5 December 2006 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Law No 41 of 10 October 2006 on the Forest Guard.

Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 2006

Keyword: Institution, Data collection/reporting, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX