Regional Act No. 17 on the exercise of administrative functions related to the Italian maritime sovereignty.

This Act regulates at the regional level the exercise of administrative functions relating to the national maritime sovereignty. Particular regard is given by article 25 to the protection of coasts and beaches. Coastal Communes shall be in charge of the drawing up and approval of intervention plans (upon an Environmental Impact Assessment) aimed at the preservation of coasts and erosion prevention. Further provisions regard the issue of concessions to carry out activities on coastal areas.