Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Undersea Water Lands Law, 1953.

Country/Territory
Israel
Document type
Legislation
Date
1953
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Dinim V. 30, p. 18791.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Basic legislation Maritime zone Territorial sea Coastal zone management Deep sea bed Sovereignty
Geographical area
Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law, composed of one section only, declares that the territory of the State of Israel, shall include underwater lands near the seashore but out of Israels territorial waters to where sea height allows exploitation of natural treasures in those lands. Waters above these lands shall be considered deap-sea waters.

Full text
English