Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1996 (Act No. 220 of 1997). Country/Territory Niue (New Zealand) Document type Legislation Date 1997 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision with respect to the Territorial Sea of Niue and to establish an Exclusive Economic Zone of Niue adjacent to the Territorial sea, and in exercise of the sovereign rights of Niue to make provision for the exploration and exploitation, and conservation and management, of the resources of the zone; and for related matters. Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Access right Fishing area Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty Geographical area Oceania, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force on 7 April 1997. Abstract An Act to establish a territorial sea and an EEZ of Niue and to regulate fisheries and the conservations of living resources in fishery waters of Niue. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Repeals Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1978 (No. 38 of 1978). Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 1978 (1987) | Repealed Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Total allowable catch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Licence (Fees) Regulations, 2010 (No. 1 of 2010). Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2010 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone (Beveridge Reef) Regulations 1997. Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 1997 Keyword: Protected fishing area, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Coral, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Whale Sanctuary Regulations 2003. Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2002 (2006) Keyword: Marine mammals, Marine protected areas, Endangered species, Research, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Whale Watching Regulations 2016 (2016/03). Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2016 Keyword: Artisanal fishing, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Authorization/permit, Tourism, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Environment Act 2015 (No. 333 of 2015). Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2015 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Liability/compensation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Biosafety, GMO, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Forestry protection measures, Waste management, Sustainable development, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Biodiversity, Protected area, Protection of species, Marine protected areas, Wild flora, Cultural heritage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maritime Zones Act 2013 (No. 323 of 2013). Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2013 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Enforcement/compliance, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone (Amendment) Act 2006. Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2006 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, High seas, Migratory species, International agreement-implementation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX