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Customary Law (Bikini Atoll) Act 1994.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Marshall Islands Consolidated Legislation 2012.
Long title
An Act to declare the customary law with respect to the Iroijlaplap right, title and interest in and to Bikini Atoll.
Subject
Fisheries, Land & soil
Keyword
Traditional rights/customary rights Marine fisheries Dispute settlement Ownership
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act declares customary law pursuant to Article X, Section 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in respect of right, title and interest in and to Bikini Atoll in the Ralik Chain. As a result of the circumstances attributed to the long time span of the legacy and influence of foreign domination, the customary law shall, have limited force and effect with respect to specified rights and activities.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org