Timber (Levy and Mill Licensing) Regulations.

These Regulations, made under section 44 of the Forest Resources and Timber Utilisation Act, concern the application for the grant or renewal of a licence to install and operate a mill under section 18 of the Act, which shall be made to the Commissioner of Forest Resources. In considering applications the Commissioner shall, as far as may be practicable, ensure: (a) that the main timber tracts of Solomon Islands are preserved from selective felling and are subjected to systematic working; (b) that the numbers and distribution of mills are consistent with the development of a stable milling industry; (c) that the applicant has made or should be able to make satisfactory arrangements with the owners of the trees to be milled; and (d) that the applicant's equipment and arrangements will be adequate for the purpose of producing milled timber of reasonable quality. The Regulations also allow the Commissioner to attach conditions to the granting of a licence and provide for payment of timber levy imposed upon timber sold in Solomon Islands or exported.