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The Continental Shelf Act 1964, No.28.

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1964 (1984)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
New Zealand Legislation for Cook Islands.
Long title
An Act to make provision as to the exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf of New Zealand and for matters connected with that purpose.
Subject
Fisheries, Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Marine fisheries Molluscs Mining Maritime zone Continental shelf Sovereignty
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf of New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Continental Shelf Amendment Act (No. 17 of 1977).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1977

Keyword: Maritime zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seabed Minerals Act 2009.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2009

Keyword: Environmental planning, Hazards, Enforcement/compliance, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Concession, Deep sea bed, Institution, Authorization/permit, EIA, Offences/penalties, Early warning system, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Maritime Zones Act No. 1 of 2018.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2018

Keyword: Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Sovereignty, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX