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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.
The public hearing process is ongoing.
Link to Bill: National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill [B24-2021]
National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill Summary
National Veld and Forest Fire Bill Summary (Afrikaans)
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