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Act relative to the control of the exportation of timber.

Country
Suriname
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Act makes provision for the measurement, weighing and approval of timber destined for exportation. The method of and charges for measurement and weighing shall be established by Order of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Measurement, weighing and inspection of timber shall be carried out by the Chief National Forestry Management or by officers appointed by the Chief for this purpose. Each person who wishes to export timber, shall timely apply for an inspection with the Chief. Inspection shall take place at the place of shipment. Timber shall only loaded aboard a ship under supervision of a inspection officer. Penal provisions are included. (11 sections)
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/sur32834.pdf
Notes
Act G.B. No. 1 of 1950 as amended by Act S.B. No. 145 of 1980.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Publication of the Ministry of Natural Resources/FAO/Netherlands, January 2002.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implemented by
Decree of the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Finance No. 2275/0538 relative to determination of the method, measurement and weighing of and criteria and charges for the inspection of timber destined for exportation.