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Sectoral Laws for Natural Resources

Agricultural Resources
  • Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (43 of 1983)
  • Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (36 of 1947)
  • Agricultural Pests Act (36 of 1983)
  • Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (54 of 1972) Subdivision of Agricultural Lands Act (70 of 1970)
  • Sustainable Use of Agricultural Resources Bill (will repeal the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act)
Biodiversity and Genetic Modification
  • National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10 of 2004)
  • Genetically Modified Organisms Act (15 of 1997)
  • Plant Breeders’ Rights Act (15 of 1976)
  • Plant Improvement Act (53 of 1976)
  • Animal Improvement Act (62 of 1998)
  • Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (43 of 1983)
  • Provincial Nature Conservation Ordinances
Wild Animals, Forests and Plants
  • Game Theft Act (105 of 1991)
  • Animals Protection Act (71 of 1962)
  • National Forests Act (84 of 1998)
  • National Veld and Forest Fire Act (101 of 1998)
Living Marine Resources
  • Marine Living Resources Act (18 of 1998)
  • Sea Birds and Seals Protection Act (46 of 1973)
Water
  • National Water Act (36 of 1998)
  • Water Services Act (108 of 1997)
  • Mountain Catchment Areas Act (63 of 1970)
Mining and Energy
  • Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (28 of 2002)
  • Nuclear Energy Act (46 of 1999)
  • National Nuclear Regulator Act (47 of 1999)
  • Mine Health and Safety Act (29 of 1996)
  • Electricity Regulation Act (4 of 2006)
  • Petroleum Products Act (No 120 of 1977)
  • National Energy Act (34 of 2008)
  • Petroleum Products Act (120 of 1977)
Heritage Resources
  • National Heritage Resources Act (25 of 1999)
  • National Heritage Council Act (11 of 1999)