Maritime Zones Act 2013 (No. 323 of 2013).

Country/Territory: Niue (New Zealand)
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2013
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Niue Sessional Legislation 2013.
Long title: An Act to make provision with respect to the territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf of Niue, and related matters.

Subject: Fisheries, Sea
Keyword: Marine fisheries Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Continental shelf Enforcement/compliance Sovereignty
Geographical area: Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract: This Act defines and the declares the territorial sea, the baseline of the territorial sea, the internal waters, the contiguous zone, the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf of Niue and concerns rights of Niue in such zones. The sovereignty of Niue extends to its land areas, internal waters, and territorial sea and to the airspace over them and the seabed and subsoil under them. The Act also concerns control that may be exercised in the contiguous zone. Consequential amendments are made to, among others, the Domestic Fishing Act 1995. This Act also amends the definition of " fishery waters" in other Acts.
Full text: English
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References - Legislation

Amends

Continental Shelf Act.

Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 1964 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Maritime zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Whale Sanctuary Regulations 2003.

Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2002 (2006)

Keyword: Marine mammals, Marine protected areas, Endangered species, Research, Trade in species, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Domestic Fishing Act 1995.

Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 1995 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Crustaceans, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Protection of species, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1996 (Act No. 220 of 1997).

Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Interpretation Act 2004 (No. 323 of 2013).

Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2004 (2006)

Keyword: Governance, Indigenous peoples, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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