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Beach Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Montserrat (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the removal of sand, stones, shingle or gravel from beaches and seashore in Montserrat, and to prohibit the fouling thereof.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Coastal zone management Erosion Authorization/permit Pollution control Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the protection of the foreshore. It places restrictions on the removal of sand, stones, shingle or gravel from a beach and the fouling of the seashore. Removal of material with a motor vehicle requires a permit issued by the Permanent Secretary to the Minister responsible for beach protection matters and works or by any person acting under his or her authority and shall be subject to such terms and conditions as are stipulated in the permit.

Full text
English
Website
agc.gov.ms