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Continental Shelf Act, 1970.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Continental shelf Sovereignty
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act declares that all rights that are exercisable by Mauritius with respect to the Continental Shelf and its natural resources shall be deemed to be, and always to have been, vested in the Crown (sect. 3). The Minister may make regulations to carry out to implement the Act (sect. 6). (7 sections)

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Maritime Zones Act 2005 (Act No. 2 of 2005).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Sovereignty, Cultural heritage, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX