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Section 139

Duty to maintain public parks and greens

of Local Authorities Ordinance, 1996

State OrdinanceIn forceProvision 142 of 182
Section 139

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(1)

Subject to any order or direction issued by the

Natural Resources and Environment Board or any rules made under the Natural Resources and Environment Ordinance [Cap. 84 (1958

Ed.)], a local authority shall assist the said Board in maintaining the environment in its local authority area, and shall landscape and beautify all public places under its control.

(2)

A local authority shall be responsible for the maintenance and preservation of greens in any open space within its area of jurisdiction established under the Public Parks and Greens Ordinance,

1993 [Cap. 3].

(3)

In the discharge of the functions under subsections (1) and

(2)

, a local authority may appoint wardens and other officers to prevent vandalism or destruction of plants, trees and other facilities grown or placed by a local authority in any public place for the beautification thereof or the convenience and enjoyment of the public.

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