Section 139
Duty to maintain public parks and greens
of Local Authorities Ordinance, 1996
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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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