Control of Vehicles in the Coastal Zone Regulations (No. R. 496 of 2014).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Protected area Coastal zone management

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations, made under the Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008, concern control of vehicles as defined by these Regulations in the coastal area (also defined by these Regulations). No person may use a vehicle in the coastal area without an authorisation granted under these Regulations. "Coastal area" includes dunes, lagoons, mangroves and wetlands. The Regulations determine permissible uses of vehicles. A permit o use a vehicle in the coastal area may be issued by the Minister for the purposes of, among other things, carrying out a non-recreational activity in terms of a right, permit or exemption granted under the Act, the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 or the Sea Fishery Act, 1988. Exemptions also concern participation in a fishing competition.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (No. 24 of 2008).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Integrated management, Cultural heritage, Coastal zone management, Public land, Expropriation, Protected area, Land-use planning, Institution, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Wetlands, Marine protected areas, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulations in terms of section 44 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Control of Vehicles in the Coastal Zone.

Legislation | South Africa | 2001

Keyword: Protected area, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX