National Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Private member's bill, sponsored by Christopher Saunders, MP, Bodden Town West
Deferred. Debate deferred (sitting of 5 October 2026). Reported by Radio Cayman.
What this bill does
This private member's bill makes two changes to the National Conservation Act. It redefines an 'alien species' as one whose natural range over the previous 100 years has not included the Cayman Islands, or a particular island, and it tightens the rules on when the National Conservation Council can hand its powers to someone else, making any delegation subject to Cabinet's written consent.
- New definition of 'alien species' based on whether the species' natural range in the preceding 100 years included the Islands or a specific island
- The National Conservation Council may delegate its powers only where necessary to carry out its functions, and only with Cabinet's specific written consent
- Any delegation must be in writing and the Council can revoke it by written notice at any time
- Cabinet can withdraw its consent and direct the Council to revoke delegated powers
Who it affects: National Conservation Council, Cabinet, Department of Environment, landowners and developers dealing with conservation rules
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