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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 title
An 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