Environmental transactions that require parliamentary approval
What environmental issues require parliamentary approval before implementation?
1. The acreage, quantity, quality, value, location and dimensions of natural resources whose agreements require Parliamentary approval shall be specified in an Act of Parliament.
2. Any transaction requiring grant of a right or concession by or on behalf of any person, including a local community, a county or the national government to another person —
(a) for the exploitation of wildlife resources and habitats; resources of gazetted forests, water resources, resources on community land and biodiversity resources; and
(b) in the case of a foreign national or company, land owned by such person of more than three hectares.
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1. The acreage, quantity, quality, value, location and dimensions of natural resources whose agreements require Parliamentary approval shall be specified in an Act of Parliament.
2. Any transaction requiring grant of a right or concession by or on behalf of any person, including a local community, a county or the national government to another person —
(a) for the exploitation of wildlife resources and habitats; resources of gazetted forests, water resources, resources on community land and biodiversity resources; and
(b) in the case of a foreign national or company, land owned by such person of more than three hectares.
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What environmental transactions require parliamentary approval in Kenya?