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Ministerial Order No. 93/2005 regulating the distribution among local communities of the 20% of tax funds collected from the use of forest and wildlife resources.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da Republica, I Serie, No. 18, 4 May 2005, pp. 162 and 163.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Access right Agro-forestry Environmental fees/charges Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Subsidy/incentive Community management Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Ministerial Order, composed of 6 articles, requires that the 20% of any tax or fees collected from the use of forest and wildlife resources shall revert to the local communities living in the area where such resources are being used. The Ministerial Order foresees the institution of special Management Committees composed by representatives of both local communities and public authorities. Moreover, it requires the establishment of a Registry of the beneficiary local communities. Finally, it rules on the detailed procedures for collecting and distributing the funds through a dedicated Bank account.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 10/99 on Forest and Wildlife Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1999

Keyword: Framework law, Afforestation/reforestation, Concession, Protected area, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Community management, EIA, Forest management/forest conservation, Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX