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Constitution of national parks, nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and natural monuments
Cap. 215, s. 33 · Revised Edition 2020
(1) The Minister may by Order published in the Gazette declare that any specified area of land or sea shall for the purposes of this Act be–
(a) a national park;
(b) a nature reserve;
(c) a wildlife sanctuary;
(d) a natural monument.
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(2) The Minister may by Order published in the Gazette declare that from a specified date–
(a) the limits of any national park, nature reserve,
wildlife sanctuary or natural monument shall be altered or varied;
(b) any national park, nature reserve, wildlife sanctuary or natural monument or part thereof shall cease to be a national park, nature sanctuary or
(c) prohibit the use of vehicles on foot trails;
(d) prohibit the landing of aircraft except on areas provided for such for approval purposes;
(e) limit the use of vehicles to established roads;
(f) prohibit the setting off of fireworks of any description or the making of any type of noise whatsoever;
(g) require that any dog brought into the area be kept on a leash not over four feet (1.2 meters) long;
(h) prohibit the playing of radios, tape players,
gramophones and musical instruments altogether or in a manner which is disturbing to other visitors;
(i) prohibit any act that detracts from the good order or general enjoyment of the area;
(j) prohibit the selling of any food, beverage or goods except by licensed parties.
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