FOREST EDUCATION PROMOTION ACT
Act No. 10940, Jul. 25, 2011
Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013
Act No. 12430, Mar. 18, 2014
Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
The purpose of this Act is to preserve forests in a sustainable manner and thereby contribute to the development of the State and society and the improvement of the quality of life of citizens by providing for matters necessary for the promotion of forest education to ensure that citizens acquire correct knowledge of forests and develop a proper sense of their value.
The terms used in this Act shall be defined as follows: <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018>
| 1. | The term "forest education" means education for experiencing, exploring, and learning about various functions of forests to understand the importance of forests, acquire knowledge about forests and develop a proper sense of value; |
| 2. | The term "forest education specialist" means a person who has finished a special course for forest education in an institution for training forest education specialists, falling under any of the following categories: |
| (a) | Forest interpreter: A person who provides citizens with interpretation, guidance, and education services so that citizens can obtain knowledge about forests and develop a proper sense of value through their activities for forestry culture and recreation (referring to forestry culture and recreation as defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Forestry Culture and Recreation Act); |
| (b) | Forest guide for little children: A person who guides and educates little children (referring to little children as defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Early Childhood Education Act; hereinafter the same shall apply) so that little children can cultivate their emotions and grow up to be well-rounded persons; |
| (c) | Forest trekking guide: A person who provides citizens with interpretation, guidance, and education services so that they can enjoy mountaineering or trekking (referring to learning about the history and culture of an area, enjoying the scenery thereof, and improving health by walking along the trail) safely and comfortably; |
| 3. | The term "institution for training forest education specialists" means an institution or organization designated pursuant to Article 7 (1) to train forest education specialists. |
| Article 3 (Responsibilities) |
The State and local governments shall establish and implement measures for promoting forest education and shall endeavor to ensure that forest education is provided systematically.
CHAPTER II FORMULATION, IMPLEMENTATION, ETC. OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
| Article 4 (Formulation, Implementation, etc. of Comprehensive Plans for Forest Education) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall formulate and implement a five-year comprehensive plan for forest education (hereinafter referred to as "comprehensive plan"), which shall include the following, in order to promote forest education: |
| 1. | Basic objectives of and direction-setting for forest education; |
| 2. | A plan for systematically nurturing and supporting forest education specialists; |
| 3. | A plan for establishing the foundations for promoting forest education; |
| 4. | Development and dissemination of materials for forest education; |
| 5. | Matters regarding fact-finding surveys and evaluation of forest education; |
| 6. | A plan for raising funds for promoting forest education; |
| 7. | Other matters necessary for the promotion of forest education. |
| (2) | When the Minister of the Korea Forest Service intends to formulate or amend a comprehensive plan, he/she shall consult thereon with the heads of related central administrative agencies, hear from the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, Do Governors, Governors of Special Self-Governing Provinces, and Special Self-Governing City Mayors (hereinafter referred to as "Mayors/Do Governors"), and then submit the plan to the Forest Education Council established under Article 6 (1) for deliberation to finalize the plan: Provided, That a minor matter prescribed by Presidential Decree may be altered without such deliberation. |
| (3) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall notify the head of each related central administrative agency and each Mayor/Do Governor of a comprehensive plan finalized under paragraph (2). |
| (4) | If it is necessary to formulate a comprehensive plan, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service may request data from the head of a related central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor. In such cases, the head of a related central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor shall submit data, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| (5) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall formulate and execute an annual implementation plan in compliance with the relevant comprehensive plan. |
| (6) | Upon receipt of notice from the Minister of the Korea Forest Service under paragraph (3) regarding the formulation of a comprehensive plan, a Mayor/Do Governor shall formulate or amend the relevant five-year regional plan for forest education (hereinafter referred to as "regional plan"), taking into consideration details of the comprehensive plan and regional circumstances, and shall factor an amendment to a comprehensive plan into the relevant regional plan, upon receipt of notice of such amendment in the comprehensive plan, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| (7) | A Mayor/Do Governor shall formulate and execute an annual implementation plan in compliance with the relevant regional plan and shall submit a report on outcomes of implementation of the regional plan each year to the Minister of the Korea Forest Service, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 5 (Fact-Finding Surveys and Establishment and Operation of Information System) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall conduct a fact-finding survey on the current status of forest education and the realities of the operation and management of related institutions, including institutions for training forest education specialists each year and shall factor outcomes thereof into the relevant comprehensive plan and implementation plan. |
| (2) | In order to efficiently convey information and data about forest education to citizens and effectively establish and execute policies necessary to promote forest education, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall establish and operate an information system for forest education. |
| (3) | If the Minister of the Korea Forest Service deems it necessary to conduct a fact-finding survey or establish and operate an information system pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), he/she may request the head of a related central administrative agency, the head of a local government, the head of a public institution (referring to a public institution as defined in Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions; the same shall apply hereinafter), or the head of a related institution or organization to provide necessary data and information. In such cases, a person so requested shall provide data and information, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| (4) | Pursuant to the Official Information Disclosure Act, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall endeavor to provide citizens with details and information about the fact-finding surveys conducted under paragraphs (1) and (2). |
| (5) | The scope and methods of conducting the fact-finding surveys under paragraph (1) and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 6 (Establishment and Operation of Forest Education Council) |
| (1) | The Forest Education Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Minister of the Korea Forest Service to deliberate on the following regarding forest education: |
| 1. | Matters regarding the formulation of comprehensive plans; |
| 2. | Matters regarding the promotion and support of forest education; |
| 3. | Matters regarding the designation of institutions for training forest education specialists; |
| 4. | Matters regarding the certification of forest education programs; |
| 5. | Matters regarding the establishment and designation of forest education centers; |
| 6. | Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree for the promotion of forest education. |
| (2) | The Council shall be comprised of no more than 20 members, including one chairperson. |
| (3) | The Vice Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall serve as chairperson of the Council, and members shall be appointed or commissioned by the chairperson from among public officials of related central administrative agencies and persons who have extensive knowledge of and experience in forest education. |
| (4) | The Council may hire specialists who shall research and study technical matters regarding forest education and efficiently administer examinations for certification prescribed in Article 8 (3). |
| (5) | Matters necessary for the composition and operation of the Council and the appointment and dismissal of specialists shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
CHAPTER III FOREST EDUCATION SPECIALISTS, ETC.
| Article 7 (Designation of Institutions for Training Forest Education Specialists, Revocation of Designation, etc.) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service may designate an institution for training forest education specialists to efficiently provide forest education. |
| (2) | If an institution for training forest education specialists falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service may revoke its designation: Provided, That such designation shall be revoked if an institution for training forest education specialists falls under subparagraph 1: |
| 1. | If it is discovered that an institution for training forest education specialists obtained the designation by fraud or other wrongful means; |
| 2. | If an institution for training forest education specialists fails to meet standards prescribed in paragraph (4) for designation; |
| 3. | If an institution for training forest education specialists violates any provision prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (3) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall not designate a person (including the representative of a corporation, if the person is a corporation) whose designation is revoked under paragraph (2) as an institution for training forest education specialists, as defined in paragraph (1) within one year from such revocation. |
| (4) | Standards and procedures for the designation of institutions for training forest education specialists under paragraph (1) and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 8 (Development, Diffusion, Certification, etc. of Forest Education Programs) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service and the head of a local government may develop and diffuse forest education programs to effectively provide forest education. |
| (2) | A person who intends to operate or develop and diffuse a forest education program may file an application for certification of the forest education program with the Minister of the Korea Forest Service, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs: Provided, That a person who violates paragraph (5) or whose certification is revoked under Article 9 (2) shall be barred from filing an application for certification for three years. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | If a forest education program, for which an application for certification is filed under paragraph (2), meets the standards prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall certify the program, subject to examination by the Council under Article 6 (1). <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | A person who obtains certification prescribed in paragraph (3) may use the certification mark, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | No one shall use a certification mark specified in paragraph (4) or any similar mark for a forest education program without the certification required by paragraph (3). |
| (6) | The period of validity of certification under paragraph (3) shall be three years. |
| (7) | The period of validity under paragraph (6) may be extended after deliberation by the Council. <Newly Inserted by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| (8) | The methods of indicating the certification, the procedures for filing an application, standards for certification, extension of the period of validity, and other matters necessary for certification shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| Article 9 (Amendment or Revocation of Certification) |
| (1) | A person who intends to change the curriculum of a forest education program certified under Article 8 (3) shall file an application for amendment to certification with the Minister of the Korea Forest Service, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs: Provided, That if it is intended to make a change to a minor matter prescribed by Presidential Decree, notice thereof may be given to the Minister of the Korea Forest Service in lieu of filing an application. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | If a forest education program certified under Article 8 (3) falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service may revoke the certification: Provided, That if a forest education program falls under subparagraph 1, the certification shall be revoked; |
| 1. | If it is discovered that a person obtained the certification by fraud or other wrongful means; |
| 2. | If a program fails to conform to the standards prescribed in Article 8 (3) for certification; |
| 3. | If a person uses a certification mark different from the certification mark specified in Article 8 (4); |
| 4. | If a person makes a change in a forest education program, in violation of paragraph (1). |
| Article 10 (Forest Education Specialists) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service shall issue a certificate of qualification for a forest education specialist specified in any item of subparagraph 2 of Article 2 to a person who has completed a special course for forest education in an institution for training forest education specialists, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | If a person to whom a certificate of qualification was issued under paragraph (1) falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service may revoke the qualification or may suspend the qualification for a period not exceeding three years: Provided, That if such person falls under subparagraph 1, the qualification shall be revoked: |
| 1. | If it is discovered that a person obtained the qualification by fraud or other wrongful means; |
| 2. | If a person continues his/her business during a period during which his/her qualification is suspended; |
| 3. | If a person violates paragraph (3) or (4) that prohibits allowing any person to use his/her name or lending his/her certificate of qualification to any third person. |
| (3) | No forest education specialist shall allow any person to use his/her name or lend his/her certification of qualification to any third person. |
| (4) | No person shall use any third person's name or borrow any third person's certificate of qualification without obtaining qualification for a forest education specialist or act as a broker for such use of a name or lending of a certificate of qualification. |
| (5) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service may require a person who intends to obtain a certificate of qualification issued under paragraph (1) to pay fees, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (6) | When the State or a local government intends to provide forest education in a forest or any forest-related facility, it shall station forest education specialists, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (7) | Matters necessary for the issuance of certificates of qualification for forest education specialists shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 11 (Grounds for Disqualification of Forest Education Specialists) |
None of the following persons shall be qualified as a forest education specialist: <Amended by Act No. 12430, Mar. 18, 2014>
| 1. | A person under adult guardianship or a person under limited guardianship; |
| 2. | A person in whose case two years have not passed since a sentence of imprisonment without labor or any heavier punishment imposed upon him/her for a violation of this Act was completely executed (including where it is deemed completely executed) or discharged; |
| 3. | A person in whose case a sentence of suspension of imprisonment without labor or any heavier punishment was imposed upon him/her for a violation of this Act and who is still in the period of suspension; |
| 4. | A person whose qualification is deprived or suspended by a court judgment or under any Act. |
CHAPTER IV FOREST EDUCATION FACILITIES, ETC.
| Article 12 (Registration of Forest Visitor Centers for Little Children, etc.) |
| (1) | A person who intends to create and operate a facility for guiding and teaching little children by providing them with opportunities (hereinafter referred to as "forest visitor center for little children") to experience various functions of forests so that they can cultivate emotions and grow up to be well-rounded persons shall be equipped with facilities and human resources in conformity with the standards prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | A person who intends to create a forest visitor center for little children pursuant to paragraph (1) shall register the name and location of the forest visitor center for little children and other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree with the following relevant authority: |
| 1. | A forest visitor center created for little children by the head of a local government: The Minister of the Korea Forest Service; |
| 2. | A forest visitor center created for little children by a corporation or individual: The competent Mayor/Do Governor. |
| (3) | Notwithstanding paragraph (2), where the head of a State administrative agency (excluding the Minister of the Korea Forest Service) establishes a forest visitor center for little children, he/she shall notify the Minister of the Korea Forest Service thereof. <Newly Inserted by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| (4) | Where it is necessary to consider local characteristics, etc. of a region, the Mayor/Do Governor may prescribe the standards for facilities and human resources of a forest visitor center for little children by the ordinance of the relevant local government, within the scope prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Newly Inserted by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| (5) | When a person who has completed the registration pursuant to paragraph (2) makes a change in any registered matter, he/she shall file an application for amendment to the registration with the relevant authority specified in any subparagraph of paragraph (2). |
| (6) | When a Mayor/Do Governor accepts registration under paragraph (2) 2 or amends registration under paragraph (3), he/she shall notify the Minister of the Korea Forest Service of the details thereof. |
| (7) | Matters regarding the standards and procedure for the registration of forest visitor centers for little children and the amendment of such registration shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 13 (Designation, etc. of Forest Education Centers) |
| (1) | If it is necessary to cultivate creativity and emotions of citizens and enhance their sense of the value of forests, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service may establish a forest education center or may designate an institution or organization prescribed by Presidential Decree as a forest education center. |
| (2) | A forest education center shall perform the following activities: |
| 1. | Forest education for the youth, minority, and general public; |
| 2. | Development and distribution of teaching materials and programs for forest education; |
| 3. | Development of teaching materials for forest education in schools, provision of programs to schools, and training of teachers for forest education; |
| 4. | Other activities necessary for the promotion of forest education. |
| (3) | Standards and procedures for the designation of forest education centers and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 14 (Revocation, etc. of Registration or Designation) |
| (1) | If a person who operates a forest visitor center for little children registered under Article 12 (2) or a forest education center designated under Article 13 (1) falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service or the competent Mayor/Do Governor may revoke the registration or designation: Provided, That if such person falls under subparagraph 1, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service or the competent Mayor/Do Governor shall revoke the registration or designation: |
| 1. | If a person completed the registration or obtained the designation by fraud or other wrongful means; |
| 2. | If a person has suspended the operation of such center for at least one year without just cause; |
| 3. | If a person fails to meet the standards for facilities and human resources under Article 12 (1) or the standards for designation under Article 13 (3); |
| 4. | If a person fails to comply with an order issued under Article 15 (2) to rectify a violation or to suspend the operation of such center; |
| 5. | If a person who operates a registered forest visitor center for little children or a designated forest education center files an application for revocation of the registration or designation. |
| (2) | If the registration of a forest visitor center for little children or the designation of a forest education center is revoked under paragraph (1), no person shall file for the registration of another forest visitor center for little children or the designation of another forest education center within two years from the date the registration or designation is revoked. |
| (3) | When a Mayor/Do Governor revokes the registration of a forest visitor center for little children under paragraph (1), he/she shall notify the Minister of the Korea Forest Service of the details thereof. |
| Article 15 (Orders for Rectification of Violation or Suspension of Operation, etc.) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service or a Mayor/Do Governor may issue instructions or orders necessary for effective operation, to a person who operates a registered forest visitor center for little children or a designated forest education center, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | If a person who operates a registered forest visitor center for little children or a designated forest education center falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Minister of the Korea Forest Service or the competent Mayor/Do Governor may order the person to rectify his/her violation or suspend the operation of the center for a specified period, as prescribed by Presidential Decree: <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| 1. | If a person violates the standards prescribed in Article 12 (1) for forest visitor centers for little children in operating such center; |
| 2. | If a person operates a forest visitor center for little children without registration or amended registration required by Article 12 (2) or (5); |
| 3. | If a person who violates the standards prescribed under Article 13 (3) for the designation of forest education centers in operating such center; |
| 4. | If a person violates any other order issued under this Act. |
| (3) | Procedures and guidelines for the administrative dispositions under paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 16 (Green Rangers) |
| (1) | An organization "Green Rangers" shall be established to assist the youth in cultivating an adequate understanding of forests and affection for forests. <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| (2) | The Green Rangers shall be a corporation and shall be duly formed when the organization completes the registration for its establishment with the registration office having jurisdiction over its principal place of business. <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| (3) | An individual, corporation, or organization may donate money or other assets to the Green Rangers for the Green Rangers' facilities, business activities, and operation. <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| (4) | Matters necessary for the articles of association, or the scope of business, of the Green Rangers and guidance for, supervision over, and assistance to the Green Rangers shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018>> |
| (5) | Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Act, provisions regarding incorporated associations in the Civil Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Green Rangers. <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| Article 17 (Tax Exemption or Reduction) |
| (1) | In order to efficiently implement measures for promoting forest education, the State or a local government may grant tax exemption or reduction to institutions for training forest education specialists, forest visitor centers for little children, forest education centers, and Green Rangers, as provided in the Restriction of Special Taxation Act, the Restriction of Special Local Taxation Act, and other tax-related Acts. <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| (2) | Special provisions for the calculation of income may apply to money and other assets donated to the Green Rangers pursuant to Article 16 (3), as provided for in the Restriction of Special Taxation Act. <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
CHAPTER V SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
| Article 18 (Reporting and Inspections) |
If the Minister of the Korea Forest Service or the head of a local government finds it necessary to effectively implement measures for forest education under this Act, he/she may require the head of an institution for training forest education specialists, the head of a forest visitor center for little children, the head of a forest education center, or the head of the Green Rangers to submit a report or data as necessary or may authorize public officials under his/her jurisdiction to inspect business affairs related to the provision of forest education under this Act. <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018>
| Article 19 (Prohibition against Use of Similar Title) |
No person, other than a forest interpreter, a forest guide for little children, a forest trekking guide, or a member of the Green Rangers shall use the title "forest interpreter," "forest guide for little children," "forest trekking guide," or "member of the Green Rangers" defined in this Act or any similar title. <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018>
| Article 20 (Subsidization) |
The Minister of the Korea Forest Service or the head of a local government may provide a subsidy to any of the following persons to help them cover all or part of the expenses incurred in providing forest education: <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018>
| 1. | An institution designated under Article 7 (1) for training forest education specialists; |
| 2. | A person who has obtained the certification of a forest education program pursuant to Article 8 (3); |
| 3. | A person who employs forest education specialists specified in Article 10 (1); |
| 4. | A person who operates a forest visitor center for little children registered pursuant to Article 12 (2); |
| 5. | A person who operates a forest education center designated under Article 13 (1); |
| 6. | The Green Rangers established under Article 16. |
If the Minister of the Korea Forest Service or a Mayor/Do Governor intends to issue any of the following dispositions, he/she shall hold a hearing:
| 1. | Revocation of the designation of an institution for training forest education specialists under Article 7 (2); |
| 2. | Revocation of certification of a forest education program under Article 9 (2); |
| 3. | Revocation or suspension of qualification of a forest education specialist under Article 10 (2); |
| 4. | Revocation of the registration of a forest visitor center for little children or of the designation of a forest education center; |
| 5. | An order issued under Article 15 (2) to rectify a violation or to suspend operation. |
| Article 22 (Delegation of Authority or Entrustment of Duties) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service or a Mayor/Do Governor may partially delegate his/her authority under this Act to the head of an affiliated agency or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Korea Forest Service or a Mayor/Do Governor may entrust a related corporation or organization with some of his/her duties under this Act, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 23 (Legal Fiction as Public Officials for Purpose of Applying Penalty Provisions) |
CHAPTER VI PENALTY PROVISIONS
| Article 24 (Penalty Provisions) |
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than one year or by a fine not exceeding ten million won:
| 1. | A person who obtains designation of an institution for training forest education specialists by fraud or other wrongful means in violation of Article 7; |
| 2. | A person who obtains certification of a forest education program by fraud or other wrongful means in violation of Article 8 (2); |
| 3. | A person who obtains a qualification for a forest education specialist by fraud or other wrongful means in violation of Article 10 (1); |
| 4. | A person who allows a third person to use his/her name as a forest education specialist, or lends his/her certificate of qualification to a third person, in violation of Article 10 (3); |
| 5. | A person who uses a forest education specialist's name or borrows the certificate of qualification from a forest education specialist, or who acts as a broker for such use of a name or lending of a certificate of qualification, in violation of Article 10 (4); |
| 6. | A person who establishes and operates a forest visitor center for little children without registration, in violation of Article 12 (2) or who registers such center by fraud or other wrongful means; |
| 7. | A person who obtains the designation of a forest education center by fraud or other wrongful means in violation of Article 13. |
| Article 25 (Joint Penalty Provisions) |
If the representative of a corporation or an agent, employee, or other servant of the corporation or an individual commits an violation under Article 24 in connection with the business of the corporation or the individual, not only shall such violator be punished, but also the corporation or the individual shall be punished by the fine prescribed in the relevant provisions: Provided, That this shall not apply where such corporation or individual has not been negligent in giving due attention and supervision concerning the relevant duties to prevent such violation.
| Article 26 (Administrative Fines) |
| (1) | Any person who continues operation in violation of an order issued under Article 15 (2) to rectify a violation or suspend operation shall be punished by an administrative fine not exceeding five million won. |
| (2) | Any of the following persons shall be punished by an administrative fine not exceeding 200,000 won: <Amended by Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018> |
| 1. | A person who uses a certification mark or any similar mark for a forest education program without certification, in violation of Article 8 (5); |
| 2. | A person who fails to file an application for amendment, in violation of Article 9 (1); |
| 3. | A person who fails to file an application for amendment to registration, in violation of Article 12 (5); |
| 4. | A person who fails to submit a report required by Article 18 or makes a false representation in such report; |
| 5. | A person who refuses, interferes with, or evades an inspection conducted under Article 18; |
| 6. | A person who uses a similar name, in violation of Article 19. |
| (3) | Administrative fines under paragraph (1) shall be imposed and collected by the Minister of the Korea Forest Service or a Mayor/Do Governor, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
ADDENDA
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Dispositions, etc.)
| (1) | Educational programs certified under Article 7 (3) of the former Forestry Culture and Recreation Act with respect to forestry culture and recreation as at the time this Act enters into force shall be deemed forest education programs certified under Article 8 (3) of this Act. |
| (2) | A person who operates an educational course for forest interpreters or forest trail guides certified under Article 7 (3) of the former Forestry Culture and Recreation Act as at the time this Act enters into force shall be deemed an institution for training forest education specialists designated under Article 7 (1) of this Act. |
| (3) | A forest interpreter qualified under Article 10 (1) of the former Forestry Culture and Recreation Act before this Act enters into force shall be deemed a forest interpreter qualified under subparagraph 2 (a) of Article 2 of this Act. |
| (4) | A forest trail guide qualified under Article 11 (1) of the former Forestry Culture and Recreation Act as at the time this Act enters into force shall be deemed a forest tail guide qualified under subparagraph 2 (c) of Article 2 of this Act. |
| (5) | Examination for certification, a disposition or any other action done by an administrative agency, or an application filed or any other action done in relation to an administrative agency pursuant to the former Forestry Culture and Recreation Act as at the time this Act enters into force shall be deemed an action done by or in relation to an administrative agency pursuant to this Act. |
Article 3 Omitted.
Article 4 (Relationship with Other Acts)
A citation of any provision of the former Forestry Culture and Recreation Act by any other Act or subordinate statute in force as at the time this Act enters into force with respect to the promotion of forest education shall be deemed a citation of the relevant provision of this Act in lieu of the previous provision, if such relevant provision exists herein.
ADDENDA <Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
| (1) | This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. |
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12430, Mar. 18, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Incompetent Person, etc.)
Persons under adult guardianship and persons under limited guardianship provided for the amended provisions of Article 11 (1) shall be deemed to include persons against whom the effect of the declaration of incompetency or quasi-incompetency remains valid pursuant to Article 2 of the Addenda of the Civil Act partially amended by Act No. 10429.
ADDENDA <Act No. 15393, Feb. 21, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Forest Trekking Guide)
Forest trail guides under the former provisions at the time this Act enters into force shall be deemed forest trekking guides under this Act.
Article 3 Omitted.