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Water Resources Management Act 2002 (Cap. 281).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006.
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection, management and use of water resources in the Republic of Vanuatu.
Subject
Sea, Water
Keyword
Coastal zone management Management/conservation Basic legislation Institution Policy/planning Water rights Traditional rights/customary rights Water conservation zone Wetlands Freshwater resources management
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act commences on the date of its publication in the Gazette (10 March 2003).
Abstract

This Act applies to all water in Vanuatu, i.e. inland waters including groundwater and any estuarine or coastal sea water prescribed as water under this Act (sects. 1 and 2).

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org; mol.gov.vu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Declaration of Matnakara Water Protection Zone (Tagabe River) (Cap 281).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2004 (2006)

Keyword: Water conservation zone, Zoning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2010 (No. 2 of 2010).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2010

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Resources Management (Amendment) Act No. 32 of 2016.

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2017

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Traditional rights/customary rights, Water rights, Water supply, Institution, Local government, Procedural matters, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX