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Prohibition of the Burning of Grass Act (Cap. 33).

País/Territorio
Uganda
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1974 (2000)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Fuente original
Laws of Uganda.
Título completo
An Act to provide for the prohibition of the burning of grass in Uganda and for other matters connected therewith.
Materia
Bosques
Palabra clave
Incendios forestales Medidas de protección forestal Infracciones/sanciones Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes
Área geográphica
Africa, Africa Oriental, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados
Resumen

This Act stipulates that, notwithstanding the Local Governments Act or any other written law to the contrary, the burning of grass by any person is prohibited in all areas of Uganda, except under authority and under the supervision of specified public officers. Also clearing of farm land and other burning for specified purposes shall be allowed. The Act also requires able-bodied men to offer, at request of specified public officers, assistance to control or extinguish fire, or to prevent the burning of grass in the area where they are present.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.ulii.org