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KSPL NO. K6-113-2000 Rock Islands Management and Conservation Act.

Country/Territory
Palau
Territorial subdivision
Koror State
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to manage Koror's rock islands and water resources, and to repeal KSPL No. K4-65-94 (Dive Permit Legislation); KSPL No. K5-74-97 (Rock Island Use Act); KSPL No. K5-84-97 (Amendment to Rock Island Use Act); and KSPL No. K6-89-98 (Amendment to Rock Island Use Act).
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Coastal zone management Ecosystem preservation Precautionary principle Freshwater resources management Authorization/permit Liability/compensation Management/conservation Marine area Protection of environment Protection of habitats Royalties/fees Tourism
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This act shall take effect upon its approval pursuant to the operation of the Koror State Constitution and shall be effective until the passage of a Comprehensive Management Act for the rock islands of Koror.
Abstract

This Act underlines that the people of Koror are the owners of the rock islands, the waters and water resources that lie within the territorial jurisdiction of Koror. It sets out certain restrictions and regulations to minimize adverse impacts and to ensure a healthy and productive marine environment, and provides for the compensation of the people of Koror for the inevitable impacts that are associated with the use of the rock islands, water and water resources by assessing impact fees and using such fees for the benefit of the people of Koror. This Act lays down rules for the designation of Tourist Activity Areas, areas reserved for the exclusive use for Palauan citizens and Resident Aliens, tourist activities requiring Rock Island use Permit, and fees for use permit.

Full text
English
Website
www.kororstategov.com

References - Legislation

Repealed by

KSPL No. K8-207-2009 Rock Islands Management and Conservation Act.

Legislation | Palau | 2009

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Marine fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Precautionary principle, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Tourism, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Marine area, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

KSPL NO. K7-161-05 Repeal K6-113-2000 Southern Lagoon Management Plan Act.

Legislation | Palau | 2005

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX