Crown Lands Act Cap. 5.02.
The Ordinance makes provision for the survey and disposal of crown lands, registration of grants or lease of crown lands and for the protection of crown lands from illegal acts. All power and authority in respect of survey and disposal of crown lands shall be vested in the Governor in Council. The Governor may appoint a Commissioner of Crown Lands under section 3. The Commissioner shall carry out surveys and may take possession or lease crown lands. Every grant or lease of crown lands shall be registered in accordance with section 8.