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Regulation on the designation of diving areas for sports and tourism purposes in underwater cultural heritage sites.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No: 31074, 20th of March, 2020.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Cultural heritage Protected area Institution Tourism
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down rules for the preservation of underwater cultural heritage sites while promoting dive tourism. To this end, this Regulation sets forth provisions on the establishment, duties and working principles of Underwater Conservation Commission and the designation of diving areas for sports and tourism purposes in underwater cultural heritage sites. This Regulation shall not apply to diving for scientific purposes. In case underwater cultural heritage sites coincide with a protected area, the relevant conservation regional board or the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization Regional Assets Protection Commission should be informed.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr