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Guam Territorial Seashore Protection Act of 1974 - Chapter 63 of 21 GCA “Real Property”.

Country/Territory
Guam (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Coastal zone management Expropriation Ecosystem preservation Protected area Institution Policy/planning
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

Section 2 of this Chapter sets out findings and defines policy goals regarding the protection of the Seashore Reserve (defined in section 3). One of the particular goals is to protect wildlife, marine life, and other ocean resources, and the natural environment, to preserve the ecological balance of the seashore reserve and prevent its deterioration and destruction. The Guam Territorial Seashore Protection Commission is created under section 4. The Commission may acquire land for purposes of this Chapter under section 6 and the Board of the Commission may terminate a right of use and occupancy retained pursuant to this section upon a determination that such use and occupancy is being exercised in a manner not consistent with the purposes of this Chapter. The Commission shall submit to the Legislature a Guam Seashore Reserve Plan for implementation. The Plan shall be drawn up in accordance with objectives set out in section 7. Any person wishing to perform any development within the seashore reserve shall obtain a permit authorizing such development from the Commission.

Full text
English
Website
www.guamcourts.org