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Ports Authorities Act (Cap. 269).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1962 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the constitution and appointment of port authorities for New Providence and the Out Islands whereby the various ports and harbours of The Bahamas and the pilots and pilotage thereof and therein may be better regulated and controlled.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Harbour Institution Navigation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control of ports and provides rules relative to the administration and operation of ports and related matters.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Freeport Harbour Rules (Cap. 269).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1986

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Harbour, Institution, Navigation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pilotage (Port of Nassau) Rules (Cap. 269).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1952 (1987)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Institution, Navigation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ports Authorities (Amendment) Act (No. 29 of 2015).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2015

Keyword: Harbour, Royalties/fees, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX