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Beach Protection Act (Cap. 29).

Country/Territory
Grenada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit the unauthorised removal of sand, stone, shingle and gravel from the seashore.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Coastal zone management Soil conservation/soil improvement Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

Digging, taking, carrying away or aiding or assisting in digging, taking or carrying away any sand, stone, shingle or gravel from any beach or seashore in Grenada without the permission of the Permament Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Works is declared to be an offence (sect. 3). The Minister may, by Order, declare that this Law does not apply to a specified beach (sect. 4). If a vehicle is used in acts under section 3 the driver of the vehicle shall be guilty of an offence (sect. 5). Persons acting in contravention of this Law may be arrested without a warrant (sect. 6). Supplying information which leads to conviction of the offender may be rewarded by court (sect. 8). (8 sections)

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Integrated Coastal Zone Management Act No. 8 of 2019.

Legislation | Grenada | 2019

Keyword: Biodiversity, Capacity building, Coastal zone management, Hazards, Early warning system, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Integrated management, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Mining, Monitoring, Navigation, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Public participation, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Water quality standards, Protected area, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Coral, Education, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Research, Endangered species, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Protection of species, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX