MOUNTAIN GUIDES
THE NEW REGULATIONS. [special to “stab.”] WELLINGTON, October 30. Provision for the licensing of mountain guides is made in a small bill, introduced and read a first time in the House, to-day. Power is given for the framing of regulations, by Order-in-Council, for the licensing of guides for expeditions into mountainous or unfrequented parts of the Dominion, according to the conditions to be laid down. Regulations will also prescribe the scale of fees, and state the minimum number and classification of licensed guides that may be employed on any expedition, as well as the terms and conditions of employment. Unlicensed persons will be prohibited from acting as guides for a remuneration, and a similar veto will be. placed on the employment of unlicensed guides. A Board is to be established for the issue, renewal and revokation of licenses. The constitution and procedure of the Board is to be prescribed by Order-in-Council. Provision will be made for fines, not exceeding £2O, for failure to comply with the regulations.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 31 October 1931, Page 2
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