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Law of Georgia on Regulation and Engineering Protection of Seas, Water Objects and River Coastlines (No. 576-IS of 2000)

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water
Keyword
Coastal zone management Marine area Marine protected areas Soil conservation/soil improvement Protected area Surface water Sustainable development
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

The Law regulates protective measures for the sea, reservoirs and rivers. It consists of five chapters: General provisions (I); Legal basis of protection of the sea, reservoirs and rivers (II); State management of the coastline (III); Coastal protective measures (IV); and Transitional and final provisions (V). The purpose of the Law is to manage construction activities and extraction of soil, peat and rocky layers on coastal areas.

Full text
Georgian
Website
www.matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No. 4 of 2002 of Minister of Urbanization and Construction of Georgia on Regulation and Engineering Protection of Sea and River Coastlines

Legislation | Georgia | 2002

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Sustainable development, Maritime zone, Water conservation zone, Basin/catchment/watershed, Liability/compensation, Erosion, Integrated management, Ecosystem preservation, Social protection, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Mining, Resource/damage valuation, Early warning system, Use restrictions, Zoning, Inland waters, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX