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Historic Preservation Act 1991.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Marshall Islands Consolidated Legislation, 2004.
Long title
An Act to promote the preservation of the historic and cultural heritage of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Cultural heritage Institution Special fund
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the preservation of cultural and historic property of the Marshall Islands and for this purpose establishes: (a) within the Ministry of Internal Affairs a Historic Preservation Office; (b) the Republic of the Marshall Islands Advisory Council for Historic Preservation; and (c) the Historic Preservation Fund. The Historic Preservation Office shall, among other things: (a) be responsible for the implementation of laws of the Marshall Islands pertaining to cultural and historic preservation: (b) issue or deny permits for use, access, and development of land containing cultural and historic properties; and (c) be responsible for the identification and recording of cultural and historic properties. The Council shall act as an advisory body to the Minister and the Historic Preservation Office. The Act also provides for measures of enforcement and regulation-making powers of the Minister and defines offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations Governing Land Modification Activities.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1992

Keyword: Agricultural land, Land-use planning, Public land, Survey/mapping, Cultural heritage, Offences/penalties, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX