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Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2016 (No. 16 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Vanuatu Sessional Legislation.
Long title
An Act to provide for the amendments to certain Acts.
Subject
Forestry, Land & soil
Keyword
Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit International trade Forest management/forest conservation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends various enactments including the Forestry Act. That Act is amended in section 72 by adding after paragraph 71(2)(d) a new provision “(da) the requirements for the importation of sawn timber and wood products". and by inserting a new section 13A which requires the Customary Land Tribunal to consult the Council of Ministers, the Minister and the Director General of the Ministry of Finance before making any determination.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Forestry Act (Cap. 276).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2001 (2006)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Policy/planning, Timber extraction/logging, Contract/agreement, International trade, Offences/penalties, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX