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An Act to amend 9 CMC Section 5807(b) and to add a new subsection (1f) to prohibit the launching of boats or other watercraft from beaches (P.L. 3-47).

Country/Territory
Northern Mariana Is. (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Sea
Keyword
Coastal zone management Pollution control Erosion Authorization/permit Navigation
Geographical area
Oceania
Abstract

This Act amends section 5807 of 9 CMC so as to place restrictions on the launching of any boat or other watercraft and the entering upon beaches by any motor vehicle for purposes of protecting the environment and historic or tourist sites. In order to avoid environmental degradation through erosion and pollution caused by the motor trailers and other motor vehicles the Act allows only launching of boats from launch pads specifically designed for such use.

Full text
English
Website
www.cnmileg.gov.mp