Ports Authority Act 1994-95 (No. 30).

The Act provides for the establishment of the Cook Islands ports Authority as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides rules for its administration and operation. The Act also provides for the control of shipping and ports in general. This Act shall apply to every port named or designated by Order in Executive Council. The objectives of the Authority are to promote, encourage and assist in the development of commercially viable and efficient ports in the Cook Islands to which this Act shall apply. The main function of the Authority is to guarantee efficient port services.