Coastal Zone Management Act, Chapter 329 (Act No. 5 of 1998). Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2020, CAP. 329. Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Marine pollution Marine protected areas Protected area Coastal zone management Land-use planning Marine area EIA Institution Environmental planning Policy/planning Protection of habitats Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes On a date to appointed by the Minister. Abstract An Act to provide for the improvement of coastal zone management in Belize through the establishment of a Coastal Zone Management Authority and a Coastal Zone Management Institute; to provide for the establishment of a Board of Directors to control, and manage the affairs of the Authority; to provide for the preparation of a Coastal Zone Management Plan to provide for the establishment of mechanisms to improve the monitoring of various activities within the coastal zone; to provide for the payment of fees and charges related to the use of the coastal zone; and to provide for matters connected therewith. The Act consist of 38 sections divided into 7 Parts: Preliminary (I); Establishment and objectives of the Authority, the Council and the Institute (II); Appointment of staff, etc. of the Authority and the Institute (III); Administration (IV); Coastal Zone Management Plan (VI); Financial provisions, accounts and reports (VI); General (VII). Full text English Website www.belizelaw.org References - Legislation Implemented by Coastal Zone Management Authority (Sport Fishing) Regulations, 2009. Legislation | Belize | 2009 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX