Law on State Forest Service (1999)

The State Forest Service is a State civil institution supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture, which institution is responsible for the implementation of uniform forest policy in all forests of Latvia, monitors compliance with regulatory enactments, and implements support programmes for ensuring sustainable forestry. The Service consists of the central headquarters of the Service and territorial units – State regional forest offices that perform the functions of the State Forest Service in specific territories, and a unit established for the performance of special assignments. The Law consists of 4 Chapters and 1 Appendix. Chapter 1 determines the structure and functions of the State Forest Service. Chapter 2 regards officials of the service, their duties and rights. Chapter 3 deals with compliance with decisions taken by officials of the service and appeal procedures thereof. Chapter 4 regards service provisions. Appendix 1 contains transitional provisions.