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National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)

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Regulations under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998

Chapter 9 : Enforcement

23. Proof of appointment of forest officers

 

(1) Proof of appointment of a forest officer must—
(a) be in writing;
(b) be headed with the words "Department of Water Affairs and Forestry";
(c) show the signatures of the Director-General or of an official delegated by the Director-General; and
(d) include—
(i) the full names of the forest officer;
(ii) the date of his or her appointment;
(iii) the words "forest officer" in bold print; and
(iv) a clear photograph of the forest officer.

 

(2) The proof of appointment is not transferable and must be returned to the Director-General when a person is no longer a forest officer.