Naskapi and the Cree-Naskapi Commission Act

Marginal note:Zoning by-laws

• 47 (1) A band may make by-laws respecting zoning, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, by-laws respecting

  • (a) the division of all or part of its Category IA or IA-N land into zones for the purpose of regulating the use of the land, natural resources thereof, and buildings; and

  • (b) the implementation of a land use plan or resource use plan referred to in subsection 46(1) that was approved by the electors of the band under subsection 46(2).

• Marginal note:Approval of band electors required

  (2) A zoning by-law other than one described in paragraph (1)(b) is subject to the approval of the electors of the band at a special band meeting or referendum at which at least fifteen per cent of the electors vote on the matter.