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NCPL – National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill

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Have a say on the National Veld And Forest Fire Amendment Bill [B24–2021]
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20 comments delivered to parliament so far (closes 13 October 2023)

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The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development invites members of the public and interested stakeholders to comment on the National Veld And Forest Fire Amendment Bill

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    Object of the Bill

    The National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill seeks 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.

    Memorandum of Objects

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