Prohibition of the Burning of Grass Act (Cap. 33). Country/Territory Uganda Document type Legislation Date 1974 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Uganda. Long titleAn Act to provide for the prohibition of the burning of grass in Uganda and for other matters connected therewith. Subject Forestry Keyword Forest fires Forestry protection measures Offences/penalties Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act stipulates that, notwithstanding the Local Governments Act or any other written law to the contrary, the burning of grass by any person is prohibited in all areas of Uganda, except under authority and under the supervision of specified public officers. Also clearing of farm land and other burning for specified purposes shall be allowed. The Act also requires able-bodied men to offer, at request of specified public officers, assistance to control or extinguish fire, or to prevent the burning of grass in the area where they are present. Full text English Website www.ulii.org