Range Act ([SBC 2004] Chapter 71).

The Act is a comprehensive legislative framework governing the disposition, management, and use of Crown range lands in British Columbia. The Act establishes the authority of the Minister to grant grazing and hay cutting licences and permits over Crown range. It sets out detailed requirements for the content, duration, and conditions of these licences and permits, including provisions for agreements with First Nations and the use of Crown range by government employees for conservation or management purposes. Direct awards of licences and permits are permitted in specific circumstances, such as small-scale use or to implement agreements with First Nations, with or without public notice.
The Act addresses ongoing requirements and management of licences and permits, including replacement, consolidation, subdivision, and amendments related to associated private land or tenures. It provides for government use of Crown range for compatible purposes, and details procedures for deletions, reductions, and compensation when land is removed or rights are reduced, including arbitration for disputes. Efficient use of licences and permits is mandated, with requirements for minimum utilization, reporting, and provisions for temporary or earned increases in resource use. The Act establishes compliance and enforcement mechanisms, including inspection, suspension, cancellation, reviews, appeals, and offences, with penalties for non-compliance.