F-4.1 - Forest Act

Section 95.20 Disposition versions

2003-09-15

95.20. Another function of the Board is, in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement, to participate in the different planning processes for forest management activities in the Territory and the different stages of the management of those activities, in particular those pertaining to the elaboration or approval of the general forest management plans and amendments thereto.

For that purpose, the Minister shall transmit the general forest management plans applicable to the Territory and the amendments thereto to the Board for examination and comments before approving or finalizing them.

The Board must transmit its comments to the Minister, where applicable, within 120 days from receipt of the plan. The time limit is reduced to 90 days where an amendment to a plan is to be approved in the period covered by the plan. The Minister may grant an extension if the Minister considers it appropriate.

2002, c. 25, s. 17.