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Forests (Amendment) Act, 2017 (No. 17 of 2017).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act amends the Forests Act in various sections in relation to forest offences and penalties for such offences. A new section (20A) is inserted in the principal Act. This section grants power to the Minister to amend fines. A new (Second) Schedule establishes fines for the unlawful possession of forest produce (i.e. logs or swan timber of specified tree species).
Long title of text
An Act to amend the Forests Act, Chapter 213 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011; to provide for the updating and restructuring of penalties to more realistically effective levels; and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amends