To amend the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998, so as to amend and insert certain definitions; to provide for the facilitation of the formation of fire protection associations by a municipality or a traditional council; to compel a municipality, state-owned enterprise, public entity or other organ of state which owns land to join the fire protection associations; to extend the powers of entry, search, seizure and arrest to peace officers and traditional leaders; to amend the title of the Act to the National Veldfire Act; and to provide for matter connected therewith.
Intro
13-12-2021
PC
Portfolio Committee
31-01-2023
NA
National Assembly
21-02-2023
SC
Select Committee
NCOP
National Council of Provinces
23-11-2023
SENT
Sent for Assent
ASS (ATC)
Assented
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Introduced by: Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

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National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill (B24-2021) 2023-01-31
National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill (B24-2021) 2021-12-13