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Marine Parks and Reserves Act, 1994 (Act No. 29 of 1994).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication of 1994, pp. 361-388.
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment, management and monitoring of marine parks and reserves, to establish a Park and Marine Reserves Unit, and repeal certain provisions of existing legislation.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Enforcement/compliance Basic legislation Protected area Marine area Institution Policy/planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Marine protected areas
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on a date appointed by the Minister.
Abstract

The 50 sections of this Act are divided into 15 Parts: Preliminary (I); Establishment of Marine Parks and Reserves Unit (II); Establishment and Functions of the Board, Etc. (III); Establishment and Sources of Conservation and Development Fund (IV); Involvement of Village Councils (V); Declaration of Marine Parks and Reserves (VI); General Management Plans (VII); Zones within Marine Parks (VII); Regulations Concerning Entry, Residence and Settlement (IX); General Powers of the Minister to Make Regulations (XI); Appeals (XII); Enforcement (XIII); Miscellaneous Provisions (XIV); Repeals, Savings and Transitional Provisions (XV).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amends

Wildlife Conservation Act (No. 12 of 1974).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1974

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Protected area, National parks, Wildlife products, Registration, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act, 1970

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1970

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Marine Parks and Reserves (Declaration) Regulations, 1999 (G.N. No. 85 of 1999).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Management/conservation, Marine area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

National Prosecutions Service Act, 2008 (No. 27 of 2008).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2008

Keyword: Governance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX