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Public Lands Act

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The Act establishes the role of the Alberta government in managing public land. It sets out mechanisms by which rights in public land may be transferred by lease or sale. It provides for and... More ≫

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The Act establishes the role of the Alberta government in managing public land. It sets out mechanisms by which rights in public land may be transferred by lease or sale. It provides for and defines the powers of the Minister and the Lieutenant Governor in Council with respect to establishing regulations to govern use and allocation of public land. The Act and its regulations also control public land use through the establishment of public land use zones, recreation areas and trails. The Act provides for appropriate use and management of public land and for the classification of the public land base in Alberta.

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Public Lands Camping Pass Order

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The Public Lands Camping Pass Order outlines the requirements and conditions for purchasing a pass to random camp on public lands in the defined area.

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Public Lands Administration Regulation

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The regulation addresses land management, access, compliance and enforcement, and appeals and dispute resolution with respect to public lands in Alberta. It describes the types of dispositions... More ≫

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The regulation addresses land management, access, compliance and enforcement, and appeals and dispute resolution with respect to public lands in Alberta. It describes the types of dispositions that can be granted on public lands, the rules around disposition, including terms of access, length, and rents, the processes for the sale of public lands, and the rules related use of and access to vacant public lands

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Specified Enactments (Jurisdiction) Regulation

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This regulation, made under the Responsible Energy Development Act, provides further provisions regarding the responsibility for administering the specified enactments; the Environmental... More ≫

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This regulation, made under the Responsible Energy Development Act, provides further provisions regarding the responsibility for administering the specified enactments; the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Part 8 of the Mines and Minerals Act, the Public Lands Act, and the Water Act by the Alberta Energy Regulator.

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Application of Public Lands Act Regulation

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This regulation exempts the Special Areas from various provisions of the Public Lands Act. The exemptions relate to the administration of Crown lands within the Special Areas.

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Stray Animals Act

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The Stray Animals Act describes the liability of an individual (the owner and last person in possession of livestock, or a person who opens but does not close a gate) for damages to personal... More ≫

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The Stray Animals Act describes the liability of an individual (the owner and last person in possession of livestock, or a person who opens but does not close a gate) for damages to personal property and expenses incurred related to the return of the livestock. The Act outlines the circumstances under which the capture and confinement of livestock are permissible. The licensing system for capture, confinement and or disposal of stray horses on protected public land or for the safety of the public or the horses is outlined in the Act. The authority of inspectors to approve the destruction and disposal of dangerous livestock or impound livestock is described in the Act as well as the conditions for release of impounded livestock, and sale of livestock.

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Responsible Energy Development Act

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The Responsible Energy Development Act (REDA) was proclaimed in part on June 17, 2013. Further parts of REDA were proclaimed on November 6, 2013 and March 29, 2014. After the Act was proclaimed,... More ≫

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The Responsible Energy Development Act (REDA) was proclaimed in part on June 17, 2013. Further parts of REDA were proclaimed on November 6, 2013 and March 29, 2014. After the Act was proclaimed, the AER became the single regulator for upstream oil, gas, oil sands and coal projects in Alberta. The AER is responsible for regulating energy resource developments under the specified enactments (Public Lands Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act and Part 8 of the Mines and Minerals Act) from initial application to reclamation. The Act also creates a registry for landowners to register private surface agreements and ensure companies comply with commitments set out in the agreements. The Act defines the Regulator's governance structure which separates corporate, operational, and governance responsibilities from adjudicative functions (i.e., hearings on energy applications). With respect to Crown consultation with aboriginal peoples, REDA precludes the AER from...

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Land Stewardship Fund Regulation

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The regulation details the uses of funds to support the conservation and stewardship of land in Alberta. Specifically: collection and use of proceeds from sales of public land; and mechanics of... More ≫

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The regulation details the uses of funds to support the conservation and stewardship of land in Alberta. Specifically: collection and use of proceeds from sales of public land; and mechanics of interaction with the General Revenue Fund for financing and transactions.

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Forest Reserves Act

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The Act establishes forest reserves for the conservation of forest and other vegetation in forests, and for the maintenance of optimum water supplies in the reserves. The Act further describes... More ≫

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The Act establishes forest reserves for the conservation of forest and other vegetation in forests, and for the maintenance of optimum water supplies in the reserves. The Act further describes the location of forest reserves in Alberta, addresses matters of authorization to adjust the boundaries of forest reserves and to make regulations, and makes the Forests Act and the Public Lands Act applicable to forest reserves.

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Recreational Access Regulation

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The regulation describes the duties and obligations of agricultural dispositions holders on public lands, and persons wishing to gain recreation access to land held under disposition. It also... More ≫

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The regulation describes the duties and obligations of agricultural dispositions holders on public lands, and persons wishing to gain recreation access to land held under disposition. It also outlines protocols with respect to the establishment of recreation management plans for land held under disposition. Resolution by local settlement officers or Environment and Parks’ directors is available in cases of dispute between the disposition holder and the recreational user.

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