Rotuma (Coconut Plantation) Regulations

SECTION 16.-ROTUMA (COCONUT PLANTATION) REGULATIONS Regulations 4th Sept., 1939[in force 8th March, 194], 28th May, 1964[in force 26th June, 1964] Made by the Rotuma Council and approved by the Legislative Council Short title 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Rotuma (Coconut Plantation) Regulations. Weeding 2. During such periods as the Council shall annually, by resolution, order a general clearing of weeds and bush between the trees of coconut plantations is to be carried out and completed during the said periods by all owners of plantations and all those who have family claims on such plantations. (Amended by Regulations 28th May, 1964.) Extent of weeding 3. During such clearing periods all weeds and bush between the coconut trees shall be cut to ground level. (Amended by Regulations 28th May, 1964.) Persons to assist in weeding 4. Every able-bodied man between the ages of sixteen and sixty years who is the owner of a coconut plantation or who has by family rights a claim on the said plantation shall assist in this general clearing. Coconut husks to be burnt or buried 5. Unless the District Officer shall otherwise order, all coconut husks shall be burnt or buried. (Inserted by Regulations 28th May, 1964.) Penalty 6. Every person who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of these Regulations shall on complaint of the chief of his district be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding four dollars and in default to imprisonment for any period not exceeding six weeks.