National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No.25 of 1999)

Chapter III : General Provisions

Part 2 : Miscellaneous

54. By-laws by local authorities

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(1)A local authority may, with the approval of the provincial heritage resources authority, make by-laws—
(a)regulating the admission of the public to any place protected under this Act to which the public is allowed access and which is under its control, and the fees payable for such admission;
(b)regulating the conditions of use of any place protected under this Act which is under its control;
(c)for the protection and management of a protected area;
(d)for the protection and management of places in a heritage register;
(e)for the protection and management of heritage areas; and
(f)providing incentives for the conservation of any place protected under this Act within its area of jurisdiction.

 

(2)Any by-laws made under this section may prescribe fines for contravention thereof or failure to comply therewith, not exceeding an amount prescribed by the Minister under section 51(2).