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Spatial Information Agency Act No. 27 of 2010.

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a Spatial Information Agency to implement ready access to spatial data, to promote the use of spatial data to support effective planning, management and protection of natural resources for Samoa, and for related purposes.
Subject
Land & soil, Sea
Keyword
Access-to-information Data collection/reporting Survey/mapping Protection of environment Sustainable development
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act lays down rules for the effective and efficient use and sharing of spatial information, survey and mapping to ensure sustainable management of land, sea and other natural resources. To this end, this Act sets forth provisions on the establishment, structure, powers and functions of the Spatial Information Agency and the objectives, powers and functions of the Geographic Names Board.

Full text
English
Website
www.mnre.gov.ws