Removal of Sand Regulations, No. 1 of 2007.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Protected area Zoning Erosion Soil conservation/soil improvement

Geographical area

Asia, Southern Asia

Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of nine sections and four Schedules, regulate sand removal. They specify the following provisions: no person shall mine and remove sand to be used for the construction industry, from any location specified in the Schedule I, except if licensed. The Geological Surveys and Mines Bureau established under the Mines and Minerals Act, No. 33 of 1992, shall submit proposals based on the National Sand Policy to the Director-General of the Department of Wild Life Conservatio

Full text

English

Website

www.documents.gov.lk

References - Legislation

Implements

Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1937 (1993)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild flora, Endangered species, Protected area, Keeping of live animals, Birds, Marine mammals, Reptiles, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, National parks, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX