23. The Minister of Energy and Resources may by order transfer to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the jurisdiction over any public land that he considers by its nature or situation to be suitable for agricultural purposes. Land thus transferred is subject to the Act respecting public agricultural lands (chapter T-9.1) and ceases to be subject to any forest operation permit.
R. S. 1964, c. 92, s. 27; 1982, c. 13, s. 70.