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Decree-Law No. 151/75 on the Continental Shelf.

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Continental shelf Monitoring Sovereignty Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Abstract

This Decree-Law, composed of 16 articles, regulates the Angolan continental shelf. In particular, it provides a definition of the continental shelf, as well as its borders and limits. Moreover, it defines the activities that can be carried out within the continental shelf, such as research, exploration and extraction of mineral resources. The Decree-Law rules on concession regime and procedures, as well as security measures to be observed in the area and the bodies in charge for management and monitoring of the continental shelf. Finally, the Decree-Law provides sanctions and penalties for non-compliance.

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