State Lands Act 1903 (Cap. 62:01).

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The Act provides for the proper regulation of State lands, rivers and state creeks (preamble). The 45 sections are arranged as follows: Grants, leases and licences; Conditions and limitations; Forfeiture and determination of grant, licence or permission; General regulations; Regulations as to Rupununi cattle trail; Offences; Seizures; Mode of dealing with offenders; Right of entry; Savings; Procedure. The Minister may make further Regulations to implement this Act. Section 4 makes provision for the conversion of State Lands in Government Lands.

Implemented by: State Lands (Amerindians) Regulations. (1973)
Implemented by: Terms and Conditions of Lease of State Lands for Agricultural Purposes. (1973)
Implemented by: State Lands Regulations. (1973)
Implemented by: Cattle Trail Regulations. (1973)
Amended by: Mining Act (Cap. 65:01). (2010)

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