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KSPL No. K7-173-2006 Conservation and Management of Rock Islands Act.

Country/Territory
Palau
Territorial subdivision
Koror State
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend Section “3.A.” of Koror State Public Law No. K7-161-05 to allow the Governor to promulgate comprehensive regulations for the conservation and management of the rock islands, and for related purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall become effective upon its becoming law by operation of the Koror State Constitution.
Abstract

This Act amends Section 3.A of KSPL No. K7-161-05 allow the Governor to promulgate comprehensive regulations regarding following matters and subjects: (I) any matter that is the subject of existing Koror State law pertaining directly or indirectly to the environment; (II) any matter relating to the exploration and exploitation of all living and non-living resources of the State, including the regulation of research and studies conducted for commercial, educational, scientific, or other purposes; (III) regulating any conduct or activity, including regulating use of designated areas and charging or amending fees for rock island uses and activities; and (IV) regulating the conservation and management of flora, fauna, rock islands, reefs, beaches, marine and land resources, marine and terrestrial materials, and all living and non-living resources owned by the State of Koror.

Full text
English
Website
www.kororstategov.com

References - Legislation

Amends

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