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Federal Law No. 19 of 1993 on the respect of the delimitation of the maritime zones of the United Arab Emirates.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Continental shelf Offences/penalties Sovereignty
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 4 Chapters divided into 27 articles. Definitions and terms (art. 1). Internal waters (Chap. I). Territorial Sea (Chap. II). Exclusive Economic Zones (Chap. III). Continental Shelf (Chap. IV). General provisions (arts. 19-25). Offences and penalties (art. 26).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Council of Minister's Decision No. 5 of 2009 in respect of the Application of the Straight Baselines System to a Part of the Coast of the United Arab Emirates

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2009

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX