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National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)

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Regulations under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998

Chapter 2 : Sustainable Forest Management

2. Research

 

(1) Before commissioning research, the Minister may—
(a) give notice of the proposal to commission research and the subject matter of the research;
(b) invite comments, suggestions and objections to be submitted within a specified period; and
(c) consider the comments, suggestions and objections received in response to the notice.

 

(2) The Minister commissions research by publishing a notice—
(a) recording the decision to commission the research, naming the person, persons or organisation that will conduct the research; and
(b) fixing the period for carrying out the research.