Regional Parks Act (1979, S.S. 1979, c. R-9.1).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Protected area Non-governmental entity Policy/planning Management/conservation Tourism Education

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Entry into force notes

The present Act enters into force on 1 June 1979.

Abstract

The present Act allows the Minister to assist local governments and agencies in establishing regional parks and agencies to increase availability of parks to the public. In particular, the specific purposes of this Act are: a) to encourage the appreciation and use of natural and recreational resources throughout Saskatchewan; b) to assist local government agencies in the establishment of regional parks with a view to making part of the natural and recreational resources of Saskatchewan available to every member of the public; c) to facilitate the establishment and location of regional parks in such a way that every resident of Saskatchewan will be within a reasonable driving distance of a regional park. The text consists of 27 sections.

Full text

English

Website

www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regional Parks Regulations (Sask. Reg. 320/79).

Legislation | Canada | 1979 (1986)

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Contract/agreement, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX