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Beach Protection Act, 1967 (Act No. 2 of 1967).

Country/Territory
Saint Lucia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1967
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 5-9.
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection and control of beaches and the seashore and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Coastal zone management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

It shall not be lawful for any person to dig, take or carry away for building or construction purposes or for providing ballast for a vessel any sand, stone, gravel, etc. from any beach, seashore or floor or to move such materials along a public road., except under and in accordance with a license from the Director of Public works. A permit shall be in the form as set out in the Schedule. No transport of such materials shall take place at night. Transgression of prohibition may comport arrest and seizure of boats, conveyances, or animals used. The fouling of the seashore is also prohibited.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Beach Protection (Amendment) Act, 1967 (Act No. 9 of 1984).

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1984

Keyword: Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX