This Decree was repealed on 2023-07-28 by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023.
Prohibition of the Burning of Grass Act
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- Is repealed by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023
Uganda
Prohibition of the Burning of Grass Act
Chapter 33
- Commenced on 15 February 1974
- [This is the version of this document at 31 December 2000.]
- [Note: This legislation was revised and consolidated as at 31 December 2000 and 31 December 2023 by the Law Reform Commission of Uganda. All subsequent amendments have been researched and applied by Laws.Africa for ULII.]
- [Repealed on 28 July 2023 by Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 (Act 17 of 2023)]
1. Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—2. Prohibition of burning grass
Notwithstanding the Local Governments Act or any other written law to the contrary, the burning of grass by any person is prohibited in all areas of Uganda.3. Power to grant permission to burn grass
4. Able-bodied men to be ordered to perform certain duties
Every chief, a police officer, an administrative officer or an officer in the agricultural or veterinary departments not below the rank of an agricultural or veterinary assistant shall order every able-bodied male person who lives or is resident within a reasonable distance from the area under fire, to control or extinguish fire, or to prevent the burning of grass in the area.5. Exceptions
Nothing in section 2 shall prevent any person or authority, while taking proper care to prevent the spreading of fire, from burning grass for the purposes of—6. Offence and penalty
7. Protection of a chief or other person in his or her official duties
A chief or any other person shall not be held liable for any act done or ordered to be done or for any omission by him or her in the discharge of the duties or powers vested in him or her by virtue of this Act.8. Regulations
The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations for—History of this document
28 July 2023
31 December 2000 this version
Consolidation
15 February 1974
Commenced