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Natural Resources (National Parks) Regulations, 1993.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Jamaica, 27 pp.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Policy/planning National parks
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations are issued under section 38 of the Natural Resources Conservation Act. They specify activities that shall be considered offences within National Parks, including activities related to the introduction of outside animals into parks, littering, pollution of waters, abandoned property, disorderly behaviour, refusal to comply with the orders of an authorized officer, camping in prohibited areas, use of vehicles in contravention of restrictions, fires, cultivation, commercial activities, and others. The Regulations stipulate penalties for offenses. authorized officers are given wide powers to arrest and seize vehicles or other items without warrants in enforcement of the Regulations. The Regulations also deal with a few matters of planning and administration. They require the preparation of management plans for each national park. Provisions are also set forth for the appointment of park managers and rangers, and of a National Parks Council to advise the Authority on national parks matters.

Full text
English
Website
www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implements

Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, 1991.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1991 (1993)

Keyword: Framework law, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Waste management, EIA, Protected area, Court/tribunal, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater pollution, Basic legislation, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX