Parks and Horticulture Authority Act 2012 (Act No. XLVII of 2012).

This Act provides for the establishment of the Parks and Horticulture Authority to regulate, develop and maintain public parks, green belts and green areas.
The Act defines the internal organization of the Authority and its powers and functions which include: establishment and maintenance of botanical gardens; protections of trees and other vegetation; organization of shows and exhibitions pertaining to horticulture, aviculture and cultural entertainment; and acquisition of land for the development of any public park, green belt, or green area.
The Act further provides for: permission to use public parks, green belts and green areas; regulations regarding green areas; maintenance of public parks, green belts and green areas; establishment of the Parks and Horticulture Authority Fund; offences and penalties; etc.