KSPL NO. K7-161-05 Repeal K6-113-2000 Southern Lagoon Management Plan Act. Country/Territory Palau Territorial subdivision Koror State Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to authorize the Governor to promulgate regulations to implement the “Rock Islands Southern Lagoon Area Management Plan,” to repeal KSPL No. K6-113-2000 as amended by KSPL No. K6-126-2001, to provide for violations thereof, and for related purposes. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Coastal zone management Enforcement/compliance Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Offences/penalties Protection of environment Protection of habitats Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the House of Traditional Leaders, or upon its becoming law without such approval. Abstract This Act provides for the enactment of the Rock Islands - Southern Lagoon Area Management Plan 2004-2008 which set forth guidelines for comprehensive, long term preservation and protection of the Koror State southern lagoon and rock islands, in order to advance the health, safety and welfare of the people of Koror. To this end, this Act authorizes the Governor of the State of Koror to promulgate rules and regulations that will implement the recommendations of the Management Plans, and which will serve to maintain and manage the rock islands and coastal marine resources as vital aspects of Koror's socio-cultural and economic well being. Said regulations will have the force and effect of law, and any person who violates any provision thereof shall be fined and/or imprisoned for each such violation. Full text English Website www.kororstategov.com References - Legislation Repeals KSPL NO. K6-113-2000 Rock Islands Management and Conservation Act. Legislation | Palau | 2000 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by KSPL No. K7-173-2006 Conservation and Management of Rock Islands Act. Legislation | Palau | 2006 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Biodiversity, Coastal zone management, Management/conservation, Coral, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Marine fishes, Precautionary principle, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Research, Royalties/fees, Sustainable use, Wild fauna, Wild flora Source: FAO, FAOLEX