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Power Craft Prohibition (Designated Rivers) Act, 2001 (No. 10 of 2001).

Country/Territory
Dominica
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit the use of power craft on certain designated rivers in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Protected area Ecosystem preservation Inland waters Freshwater pollution Navigation Pollution control
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act designates rivers on which the use of power crafts is prohibited or limited. Use of a power craft designated by the Minister responsible for agriculture requires the permission of the Minister. The Minister may designate rivers as safe haven if he or she is satisfied that damage to that river or the environment in general can be prevented.

Full text
English
Website
www.dominica.gov.dm