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State Lands Act 1903 (Cap. 62:01).

Country/Territory
Guyana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1903 (1989)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Guyana.
Long title
An Act to provide for the proper regulation of the State lands, rivers and creeks of the State.
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Public land Range Land tenure Sustainable development
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

The Act provides for the proper regulation of State lands, rivers and state creeks (preamble). The 45 sections are arranged as follows: Grants, leases and licences; Conditions and limitations; Forfeiture and determination of grant, licence or permission; General regulations; Regulations as to Rupununi cattle trail; Offences; Seizures; Mode of dealing with offenders; Right of entry; Savings; Procedure. The Minister may make further Regulations to implement this Act. Section 4 makes provision for the conversion of State Lands in Government Lands.

Full text
English
Website
legalaffairs.gov.gy

References - Legislation

Implemented by

State Lands Regulations.

Legislation | Guyana | 1919 (1973)

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Forest management/forest conservation, Public land, Survey/mapping, Lease, Agricultural land, Range, Right of use, Land tenure, Smallholders/peasants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

State Lands (Amerindians) Regulations.

Legislation | Guyana | 1910 (1973)

Keyword: Land clearing, Public land, Traditional rights/customary rights, Land tenure

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Terms and Conditions of Lease of State Lands for Agricultural Purposes.

Legislation | Guyana | 1919 (1973)

Keyword: Public land, Lease, Agricultural land, Land tenure

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cattle Trail Regulations.

Legislation | Guyana | 1929 (1938)

Keyword: Range, Pastoralism, Cattle, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Mining Act (Cap. 65:01).

Legislation | Guyana | 1989 (2010)

Keyword: Land tenure, Basic legislation, Mining, Concession, Minerals, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX