Law on free seaport of Ventspils. Country/Territory Latvia Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Water Keyword Harbour Navigation Certification Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on 1 January 1997. Abstract This Law establishes the principles of the functioning and management of free seaport of Ventspils with a view of promotion of international trade, attraction of investments, development of production facilities and services. Defined water area of harbour shall be state property. Harbour services shall be performed exclusively by entrepreneurial entities registered in the Latvian Republic and their activities shall be regulated by contracts and licences. Managing body of the free seaport of Vent Full text Russian Website latvia.news-city.info References - Legislation Amended by Law amending Law on free seaport of Ventspils. Legislation | Latvia | 2001 Keyword: Harbour, Navigation, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX