Maritime Borders of the Territory of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (Law No. 7/2002).

Subject

Sea

Keyword

Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Continental shelf

Geographical area

Asia, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

The law enters into date on 20 May 2002.

Abstract

This Act defines the maritime areas and boundaries of Timor-Leste and regulates other matters relative to rights in respect of those areas. In principle, the baseline for measuring the width of the territorial sea of Timor-Leste shall be the low-tide line along the coast of the territory of Timor-Leste. An exception is made where rivers and bays are present. The outer limit of the internal waters of the territory of Timor-Leste shall be the baseline. The outer limit of the territorial sea of Tim

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree-Law No. 8/2015 creating the Council for Final Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries.

Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2015 | Repealed

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX