The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the orderly exploitation of minerals in Saskatchewan. The Act contains at the outside a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein, such as “Crown”, “Crown mineral”, “Crown mineral land”, “mine”, “mineral”. This Act applies: a) to all Crown minerals and all Crown mineral lands in Saskatchewan; b) to the granting and acquiring of all rights to and interests in all Crown minerals and all Crown mineral lands; and c) to all Crown dispositions issued under this Act.

This Act makes provision for the establishment of the Coast Development Authority of Kenya and defines its powers, functions and internal organization. The Act consists of 17 sections divided into 5 Parts.The Coast Development Authority is established as a body corporate and shall be composed of Government officers, the Provincial Commissioner for the Coast Province (“Area”) and representatives of the area affected by the operations of the Authority. The Authority shall be responsible for the development of the Area and for this purpose shall draft a development plan.

This Legislative Decree approves the Code on the Environment, which sets out the legislative framework applicable to all matters concerning environmental protection.The Code is composed of six Parts. Part I (arts. 1-3) defines the application scope and lays down general provisions applicable to all areas covered by the Code. Part II (arts. 4-52) defines and regulates the procedures related to the Strategic Environmental Assessment (VAS), Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA) and Integrated Environmental Authorization (IPPC). Part III (arts.

This Legislative Decree, composed of 50 Chapters, approves the basic Order on Urban and Spatial Planning. In particular, it provides a classification of land comprised under the national territory and defines the basic principles undergoing spatial planning and management. Particular attention is paid to the institution of an integrated management system involving national and local administrations, as well as the provision of framework contracts as urban planning tools.

The present Act lays down provisions relating to land survey. The Act contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein, such as “ascertainable point”, “broken concession”, “broken lot”, “irregular lot”, “regular lot”, “land”, “lost corner”, “last as side line”, “proofline”. Article 2 establishes that no survey of land for the purpose of defining, locating or describing any line, boundary or corner of a parcel of land is valid unless made by a surveyor or under the personal supervision of a surveyor.

La présente loi a pour but de favoriser et d'encourager les entreprises collectives et individuelles visant à améliorer le sol, à en assurer l'utilisation judicieuse, à en faciliter l'exploitation et à le préserver des dégâts que pourraient causer les phénomènes naturels. Les améliorations foncières peuvent être entreprises par des particuliers ou par des collectivités de droit public ou privé.

La présente loi a pour but de favoriser et d'encourager les entreprises d'améliorations foncières collectives et particulières visant à améliorer le sol, à en assurer l'utilisation judicieuse, à en faciliter l'exploitation, et à le préserver des dégâts que pourraient causer les phénomènes naturels. La présente loi s'applique aux terrains agricoles, viticoles et forestiers, ainsi qu'aux bâtiments affectés à l'agriculture. Les projets d'améliorations foncières doivent tenir compte de la protection de la nature, des sites et de l'environnement.

The present Act lays down provisions relating to provincial parks.

This Act makes provision for the conservation of nature and the protection of the environment in the Cook Islands. It shall apply to such parts of the Cook Islands and Cook Islands waters as are specified from time to time by the Queen's Representative by Order in Executive Council. The Act consists of 57 sections divided into 11 Parts.The Act establishes the Conservation Service as a body corporate.

The purpose of this Act is the determination of terms regarding the utilization of land in each area of the country, the equal distribution of technical and infrastructural works, taking into consideration the principle of sustainable development, the protection of territorial, natural, ecological and cultural features and values, and the conservation of natural resources.

The present Act lays down provisions relating to land use planning in the Canton of Nidwald. In particular, it ensures an economical use of soil, regulated settlements with a view to conserve natural living space, the cultural heritage of the Canton, a sustainable development and coordination of competences. It aims also at the unification of the construction law.

This Decree-Law is composed of 44 articles and three annexes divided in six Chapters. It regulates prevention and control measures against the pollution caused by certain activities, with the aim of reducing their impact over air, water, noise and soil. The list of activities is provided in the annexes, as well as the maximum emission values allowed. It requires environmental impact assessment and regular inspections over hazardous substances and illicit marine pollution. Particular attention is paid to environmental licensing.