Act concerning the Maritime Zones of the Polish Republic and the Marine Administration.

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Institution Offences/penalties Basic legislation Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Act entered into force on 1 July 1991.

Abstract

This Act defines the legal situation of the maritime areas of the Polish Republic, the coastal area and the authorities of the marine administration and their scope of jurisdiction (Art. 1, Comma 1). The maritime areas of Poland consist of: (a) the internal waters; (b) the territorial sea; (c) the exclusive economic zone (Art. 2, Comma 1).The text of the present Act consists of 71 articles divided into 6 Parts: General Provisions (I); Polish Maritime Zones (II); The Marine Administration (III); Fines (IV); Amendments to Regulations Currently in Force (V); Transitional and Final Provisions (VI). Article 14 provides for the establishment of an exclusive economic zone. The boundaries of the zone shall be defined by international treaties (art. 16, comma 1). If such treaties do not exist, The Council of Ministers, by Ordinance, shall define the boundaries of the Zone (art. 16, comma 2). Polish law relating to the protection of the environment shall be in force in the Zone (art. 19). Foreign fishing will only be allowed if a treaty with the State of which the vessel is flying its flag has been concluded or if the vessel has obtained a licence (art. 21). Articles 22 to 34 make provision for activities in the maritime areas such as construction, scientific research and the exploitation of non-living resources. The marine administration consists of the Minister of Transport and Marine Economy, the Directors of Marine Offices and local authorities of the marine administration (art. 38). The directors of Marine Offices shall issue legal regulations on the basis of powers conferred upon them in legislative Acts (art. 47, comma 1). The remaining Articles of Part III deal with powers of inspection and enforcement of the Marine Inspectorate.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive).

Legislation | European Union | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution, Marine area, Transboundary effects, Monitoring, Framework law, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on the required scope of spatial development plans for internal maritime waters, the territorial sea and the exclusive economic zone.

Legislation | Poland | 2017

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Integrated management, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law on Fisheries (Dz.U. No. 34, item 145).

Legislation | Poland | 1996

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Landing, Allocation/quota, Registration, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Act concerning the Maritime Zones of the Polish Republic and the Marine Administration.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX