Law No. 1761-bc of 1998 on the maritime zone of Georgia. Country/Territory Georgia Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Basic legislation Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Territorial sea Continental shelf Research Navigation Sovereignty Geographical area Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Western Asia Entry into force notes Entry into force on the 15th day from the date of its official publication. Abstract The present Law establishes legal status of internal sea, territorial sea, contiguous zone, EEZ and continental shelf of Georgia in the Black sea in accordance with universally recognized principles and norms on international law. The document consists of XI Chapters that contain 70 Articles. Chapter I (arts. 1-7) lays down general provisions. Chapter II (arts. 8-14) regards internal sea. Chapter III (arts. 15-27) regards territorial sea. Chapter IV (arts. 28 and 29) regards contiguous zone. Cha Full text Russian