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Foreshore Licences Act 1945.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1945 (1991)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Coastal zone management Drainage/land reclamation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act prohibits the carrying out of foreshore works other than with a foreshore license to be applied for under section 3 to the Minister responsible for development and planning. "Foreshore work" means: (a) the constructing or laying down of any building, structure or works on the foreshore or on the bed of the sea; or (b) the installing or deploying of a floating dock; or (c) land reclamation on the foreshore or the bed of the sea not exceeding one acre in extent.

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm