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