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Harbours Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1874 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Harbour Navigation Institution
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to the constitution, administration and operation of harbours in Jamaica. It also, among other things, grants regulation-making powers to the Authority (not defined), prohibits the pollution of harbour waters by oil or other waste from ships and prescribes other offences in relation with harbours.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Harbours Rules, 1971.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1971 (2001)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Harbour, Navigation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX