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

Country/Territory
Palau
Territorial subdivision
Koror State
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to manage Koror’s Rock Islands and water resources and to repeal KSPL No. K6-113-2000 ("Year 2000 Rock Islands Management and Conservation Act"), and the amendments thereto, KSPL No. K6-126-2001 and KSPL No. K8-180-2007, and for related. purposes.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
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
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 becoming law as provided in the Koror State Constitution. It shall become enforceable on the day it becomes law, with the exception of the requirements of Section 12 which shall become enforceable sixty days thereafter.
Abstract

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. A Rock Island Use Permit must be purchased by a Visitor to engage in scuba diving; any other recreational activity, including but not limited to, fishing, and use of personal watercraft; and entry into and use of any designated Tourist Activity Area, with the exception of Jellyfish Lake. This Act prohibits to take, remove, capture, or otherwise possess any marine resources, including but not limited to jellyfish, from any jellyfish lake. Each violation of this Act is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.

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