World Heritage Convention Act 49 of 1999

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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)

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