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Rarotonga Environment Act 1994-1995 (Act No. 39 of 1995).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Tu’anga Taporoporo and to provide for the conservation and management of the environment of the Island of Rarotonga in a sustainable manner.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution EIA Marine area Pollution control Environmental planning Marine pollution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Policy/planning Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act came into force on 1 August 1995.
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the protection of the environment of Rarotonga and waters of Rarotonga as defined in section 2 and for the establishment of Tu’anga Taporoporo as a body corporate and an Environment Council.

Full text
English
Website
www.vanuatu.usp.ac.fj

References - Legislation

Amended by

Rarotonga Environment Amendment Act 1998 (Act No. 16 of 1998).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1998

Keyword: Institution, Offences/penalties, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rarotonga Environment Amendment Act 1999 (Act No. 18 of 1999).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1999

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environment Act 2003 (No. 23 of 2003).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2003

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Sustainable development, Inland waters, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wetlands, Coastal zone management, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX