Ley Nº 8.000 - Crea el Servicio Nacional de Guardacostas. Country/Territory Costa Rica Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Institution Maritime zone Navigation Geographical area Americas, Central America Abstract La presente Ley, que consta de 8 capítulos, 44 artículos y 1 transitorio, crea el Servicio Nacional de Guardacostas, especializado en el resguardo de las aguas territoriales, la plataforma continental, el zócalo insular y los mares adyacentes. Full text Spanish References - Legislation Implemented by Decreto Nº 29.144/MSP - Reglamento a la Ley del Servicio Nacional de Guardacostas. Legislation | Costa Rica | 2000 Keyword: Institution, Navigation, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Ley Nº 8436 - Ley de pesca y acuicultura. Legislation | Costa Rica | 2005 Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Data collection/reporting, Concession, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, EIA, Wetlands, Territorial sea, Coastal zone management, Research, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Policy/planning, Institution, Crustaceans, Cartilaginous fishes, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX