Port Authority Act (Cap. 7.09) Country/Territory Montserrat (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1978 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to Establish a Port Authority for Montserrat, to provide and administer a co-ordinated and integrated system of port facilities and services connected therewith, to transfer to and vest in the authority certain of the functions and powers of the harbour master and the comptroller of customs, and for other matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. Subject Land & soil, Sea Keyword Expropriation Coastal zone management Harbour Institution Hazardous substances Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act establishes the Port Authority for Montserrat and defines its functions and powers. The Act also makes provision with respect to compulsory acquisition of land by the Authority and defines certain rules applying to port operations and navigation in ports. Some provisions concern the storage of perishable goods. The Governor may with the advice of the Authority, make Regulations generally for the conveyance, loading, discharging and storage of dangerous goods within the limits of a port. Full text English Website agc.gov.ms References - Legislation Implemented by Port Authority Regulations (Cap. 7.09) Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1977 (2002) Keyword: Harbour, Institution, Hazardous substances Source: FAO, FAOLEX