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Continental Shelf Amendment Act (No. 17 of 1977).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Continental Shelf Act 1964.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Continental shelf Sovereignty
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Amendment of the Continental Shelf Act redefines "continental shelf" and adds a definition of "mineral". This Act also gives powers to the High Commissioner to delineate the actual boundaries of the continental shelf for purposes of implementing any international agreement, or for any other purpose in accordance with international law.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

The Continental Shelf Act 1964, No.28.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1964 (1984)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Mining, Maritime zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX