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Sand (Preservation) Act (XVI of 1949).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1949
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the preservation of sand.
Subject
Land & soil, Sea
Keyword
Coastal zone management Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

The present Act provides for the restriction on removal of sand. No person shall remove or carry away from any beach or sea shore or from any land or place, whether publicly or privately owned, any sand without a permit by the Director of Public Works. Section 7 establishes the penalties to be applied in case of contravention.

Full text
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Website
www.legal-malta.com