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Public Lands Act (RSA 2000, c. P-40).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Public land Land tenure Agricultural land Use restrictions Lease Transfer Dispute settlement Classification/declassification Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Revised Statutes of Alberta (R.S.A) 2000 are in force as of 1 January 2002.
Abstract

An Act to provide for the classification and administration of public land, and to regulate use of and the disposal of such land and and the acquisition of other land and related matters. The Minister may by order made under section 10 classify public land and declare the use for which he considers different classes to be adaptable. The Minister may purchase any estate or interest in land and any personal property in conjunction with it when in his opinion the land is required to carry out or assist in carrying out any policy, program, service or other matter under his administration (sect. 11). Section 17 concerns the sale of public land, whereas section 18 provides for grant of public land. The Minister may Order a land survey under section 22. Section 48 specifies measures that may be undertaken against unauthorized cultivation of public land. Subsequent provisions place other restrictions on the use of publi land. Section 70 and following regulate lease of public land and other rights of use of public land in particular use for agricultural purposes.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Public Lands Administration Regulation (Alta Reg 187/2011).

Legislation | Canada | 2011 (2020)

Keyword: Public land, Land tenure, Agricultural land, Use restrictions, Lease, Transfer, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exploration Regulation (Alta. Reg. 284/2006).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2012)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Research, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Land Use and Management Regulations (Alta Reg. 197/76).

Legislation | Canada | 1976 (2010)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Zoning, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation (Alta Reg. 213/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Research, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Stewardship Fund Regulation (Alta Reg. 31/2011).

Legislation | Canada | 2011 (2016)

Keyword: Land tenure, Special fund, Subsidy/incentive, Public land, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exploration Dispute Resolution Regulation (Alta Reg. 227/2003).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2012)

Keyword: Public land, Land tenure, Agricultural land, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Recreational Access Regulation (Alta Reg 228/2003).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2010)

Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Recreational forest, Land tenure, Public land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves and Natural Areas Amendment Act (RSA 2000, c. 18).

Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Protected area, Grazing, Pastoralism, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX