National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998Chapter 9 : Enforcement23. Proof of appointment of forest officers |
| (1) | Proof of appointment of a forest officer must— |
| (a) | be in writing; |
| (b) | be headed with the words "Department of Water Affairs and Forestry"; |
| (c) | show the signatures of the Director-General or of an official delegated by the Director-General; and |
| (d) | include— |
| (i) | the full names of the forest officer; |
| (ii) | the date of his or her appointment; |
| (iii) | the words "forest officer" in bold print; and |
| (iv) | a clear photograph of the forest officer. |
| (2) | The proof of appointment is not transferable and must be returned to the Director-General when a person is no longer a forest officer. |