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Continental Shelf Law 1978 (Law No. 6).

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette, 1978, No. 9 (supplement No.5).
Long title
A Law to make provision for the protection, exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf of the Cayman Islands, the prevention of pollution in consequence of works in connection with the continental shelf and for other purposes relating thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone Continental shelf Navigation Sovereignty
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

Titles of the sections are: Short title (1); Interpretation (2); Exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf (3); Protection of installations in designated areas (4); Application of criminal and civil law (5); Safety of navigation (6); Enforcement (7); Discharge of oil (8); Agreement (9); Prosecutions of offences (10).

Full text
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