Singapore legislation

Clause 23

of National Parks Bill

Clause 23

Establishment of national parks and nature reserves

(1)

The lands designated in Part I of the Fifth Schedule are hereby declared as national parks.

(2)

The lands designated in Part II of the Fifth Schedule are hereby declared as nature reserves.

(3)

National parks and nature reserves are hereby dedicated, set aside and reserved for all or any of the following purposes:

(a)

the propagation, protection and preservation of the plants and animals of Singapore;

(b)

the study, research and preservation of objects and places of aesthetic, historical or scientific interest;

(c)

the study, research and dissemination of knowledge in botany, horticulture, biotechnology, and natural and local history; and

(d)

recreational and educational use by the public.

(4)

The Minister may, after consultation with the Board, by order amend the Fifth Schedule and any such order shall be presented to Parliament as soon as possible after publication in the Gazette.

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