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Prevention of Marine Pollution Act (No. 5 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention of pollution, the dumping and transportation of other waste in Cook Islands Waters by vessels and to give effect to various international conventions on marine pollution and protection of the marine environment.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Oil pollution Liability/compensation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on the date that it is assented to by the Queen's Representative.
Abstract

The Act consists of 38 sections divided into 6 Parts: Preliminary (I); Prevention of marine pollution (II); dumping and incineration of wastes (III); Marine casualties (IV); Liability and compensation for oil pollution damage (V); Miscellaneous provisions (VI).

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Maritime Transport Act 2008 (No. 4 of 2008).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime Zones Act No. 1 of 2018.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2018

Keyword: Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Sovereignty, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX