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Continental Shelf Act, 1966 (Act No. XXXV).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy.
Long title
To make provision as to the exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf and for matters connected with those purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Maritime zone Continental shelf Sovereignty
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

The Act defines "continental shelf", claims rights of Malta with respect of the Continental Shelf and regulates discharge of oil and other matters. (10 sections)

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Designation of the Continental Shelf Area Order.

Legislation | Malta | 1971

Keyword: Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Continental Shelf Act (Act No. XXVIII of 2014).

Legislation | Malta | 2014

Keyword: Maritime zone, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX