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49 of 1999
The World Heritage Convention Act 49 of 1999 intends:
- to provide for:
- the incorporation of the World Heritage Convention into South African law;
- the enforcement and implementation of the World Heritage Convention in South Africa;
- the recognition and establishment of World Heritage Sites;
- the establishment of Authorities and the granting of additional powers to existing organs of state;
- the powers and duties of such Authorities, especially those safeguarding the integrity of World Heritage Sites;
- where appropriate, the establishment of Boards and Executive Staff Components of the Authorities;
- integrated management plans over World Heritage Sites;
- land matters in relation to World Heritage Sites;
- financial, auditing and reporting controls over the Authorities; and
- to provide for incidental matters.
Commencement
4 August 2000 (Gazette 21411 of 4 August 2000)