Environment Protection (Marine Parks Authority) Order.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Institution Protected area Marine protected areas

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

These Regulations provide for the establishment of the Marine Parks Authority as a body corporate and defines its functions and duties and internal organization. The Authority is vested with the powers and duties of the Seychelles Environment Commission for purposes of carrying out the functions of the Commission under the National Parks and Nature Conservancy Act. The Authority shall be responsible for the management and protection of marine parks and other specified areas. The Authority shall pay fees into the Environment Trust Fund. The Authority shall be managed by a Board and a Managing Director.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act 1994 (Cap. 71).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1994 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environment Protection (Seychelles National Parks Authority) Order.

Legislation | Seychelles | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Institution, National parks, Marine protected areas, Policy/planning, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX