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Territorial Sea Act, 1970.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Territorial sea Sovereignty
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act defines the territorial sea of Mauritius as the area of sea between the baseline and a line formed of every point which is measured seawards 12 nautical miles distant from the nearest point in the baseline. (8 sections)

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Environment Protection Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2002 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Early warning system, Hazards, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Coastal zone management, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pas Geometriques (Amendment) Act 1989 (No. 35 of 1989).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1989

Keyword: Land-use planning, Erosion, Offences/penalties, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Maritime Zones Act 2005 (Act No. 2 of 2005).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Sovereignty, Cultural heritage, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX