Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989)Part VIII : General Provisions38. Entering into and ratification of conventions, treaties and agreements |
| 1) | The State President may by proclamation in the Gazette add to this Act any Schedule containing the provisions of an international convention, treaty or agreement relating to the protection of the environment which has been entered into or ratified by the Government of the Republic. |
| 2) | The State President may by proclamation in the Gazette amend the Schedule to give effect to any amendment of or addition to any convention, treaty or agreement referred to in subsection (1) which may from time to time be effected and is ratified by the Government of the Republic. |
| 3) | The Minister shall lay a copy of any proclamation issued under subsection (1) or (2), on the Table in Parliament within 14 days after publication thereof in the Gazette if Parliament is then in ordinary session or, if Parliament is not then in ordinary session, within 14 days after the commencement of its next ensuing ordinary session. |