National Environmental Management (Amendment) Act (No. 46 of 2003).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The amendments of the principal Act concern application and enforcement of Act and specific environmental management Acts and provides for matters relating to enforcement of the Act and specified Acts and administration of those Acts. Matters provided for include: designation of environmental management inspectors by Minister and MEC, functions of inspectors, general powers, seizure of items and other specific powers, routine inspections, power to issue compliance notices, objections to compliance notice, failure to comply with compliance notice, delegation of powers and duties by Minister and Director-General, validity of regulations, legal documents and measures, limitation of liability arising from exercise of power, etc.
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Long title of text
An Act to amend the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, so as to define certain expressions; to provide for the administration and enforcement of certain national environmental management laws; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
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Entry into force notes
This Act comes into operation on a date fixed by the President in the Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No