Law on Promotion of Use of Wood in Public Buildings (Act No. 36).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Law is designed to promote the use of timber to prevent global warming, create a recycling-oriented society, conserve forest land, recharge water sources and perform other multi-functional functions, and activate the economy of mountain villages and other regions. In order to promote the use of timber in public buildings, etc. in view of contributing to the development of public buildings, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism have established basic policies, etc. By taking measures to ensure appropriate supply, etc., a sustainable and healthy development of forestry is required through ensuring the appropriate supply and use of timber, thereby contributing to the proper maintenance of forests and the improvement of the self-sufficiency rate of timber.
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Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the day specified by a Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding six months from the day of promulgation.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
平成二十二年法律第三十六号 公共建築物等における木材の利用の促進に関する法律.