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Marine Parks Act 2007.

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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This Act, consisting of 63 sections divided into ten Parts, provides for the establishment of marine parks with the objects to protect and conserve marine biological diversity and marine habitats by declaring and providing for the management of a comprehensive, adequate and representative system of marine parks; and to assist in the maintenance of ecological processes in the marine environment, the adaptation to the impacts of climate change in the marine environment, protecting and conserving features of natural or cultural heritage significance, allowing ecologically sustainable development and use of marine environments, and in providing opportunities for public appreciation, education, understanding and enjoyment of marine environments.
The Act provides for the establishment of the Marine Parks Council of South Australia, and defines its internal organization and functions.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for a system of marine parks for the State; and for other purposes.
Entry into force notes
Commencement: 22.5.2008 (Gazette 22.5.2008 p1718) except ss 10—21, 32—63 & Sch 1—6.11.2008 (Gazette 6.11.2008 p5055)
Notes
Last amendments up to: 2015, No. 8, Statutes Amendment (Boards and Committees—Abolition and Reform) Act 2015 of 18 June 2015. Reprinted as at 1 July 2015.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
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