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Proclamation of minerals exploration and exploitation rights (Cap. 79).

Country/Territory
Turks-Caicos Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Minerals Mining Authorization/permit Deep sea bed
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, European Union Countries
Abstract

This Proclamation vests the rights to mineral and natural resources of the seabed and subsoil outside the Territorial Waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Crown. The Crown will exercise the same jurisdiction in respect of the exploration and exploitation of mineral and natural resources of the seabed and subsoil outside Territorial Waters as in beneath Territorial Waters, but subject to such provisions as may be made by law for the control and regulation of exploration and exploitation

Full text
English
Website
www.environment.tc

References - Legislation

Implements

Minerals (Exploration and Exploitation) Ordinance (Cap. 9.09).

Legislation | Turks-Caicos Islands (UK) | 1984 (2009)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Oil pollution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX