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Territorial Sea and Maritime Zones Law, 1977 (Law No. 3).

Country/Territory
Myanmar
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone of Burma.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Territorial sea Navigation Continental shelf EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Offences/penalties Sovereignty
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The Law is divided into the following Chapters: Title and Definitions (I); territorial sea (II); Contiguous Zone (III). Continental Shelf (IV); Exclusive Economic Zone (V); Offences and Penalties (VI); Miscellaneous (VII).

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Law amending the Territorial Sea and Maritime Zones Law (Law No. 8/2006).

Legislation | Myanmar | 2008

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Myanmar Territorial Sea and Maritime Zones Law (The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No.14, 2017).

Legislation | Myanmar | 2017

Keyword: Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Offences/penalties, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX