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 completoAn 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