Beach Protection Act. Country/Territory Montserrat (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1970 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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