Town Planning Act (Cap. 255).
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This Act makes provision for the appointment of the Director of Physical planning by then Governor-General, the constitution of the Town Planning Committee, grants powers to these institutions and the Minister in respect of town planning and provides rules relative to town planning. The Director shall be a technical adviser to the Minister and executive officer of the Committee. The Committee is granted powers to control town planning and construction in The Bahamas.
Implemented by: Town Planning (Extension to Out Islands) Order (Cap. 255). (2001)
Repealed by: Planning and Subdivision Act, 2010 (No. 4 of 2010). (2010-03-16)
