Maritime Boundaries Act, 1977 (Act No. 10).

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Territorial sea Continental shelf Navigation Sovereignty

Geographical area

Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America

Abstract

This Act makes provisions for the territorial sea (Part I), the continental shelf (Part II), the exclusive economic zone (Part III), the fishery zone (Part IV).

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References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Guyana | 1957 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Registration, Inspection, Harbour, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Maritime Boundaries (Turtle Excluder Device) Order 1994 (No. 23 of 1994).

Legislation | Guyana | 1994

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exclusive Economic Zone (Designation of Area) Order 1991 (No. 19 of 1991).

Legislation | Guyana | 1991

Keyword: Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Maritime Zones Act 2010 (No. 18 of 2010).

Legislation | Guyana | 2010

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Cultural heritage, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Navigation, Sovereignty, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX