Law on the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (Law No. 5).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act consists of a Preamble and 9 Chapters: General Regulations (I); The Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (II); Sovereign Rights, Other Rights, Jurisdiction and Responsibilities (III); The Activities in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (IV); Indemnities (V); The Enforcement of Law (VI); Penal provisions (VII); Transitional provisions (VIII); Closing provisions (IX).
This Act provides for the confirmation of the maritime zone in which Indonesia exercises sovereign rights at 200 nautical miles measured from the baseline of the territorial sea. After having affirmed the rights of the Republic of Indonesia to explore, exploit and manage the natural resources, the Act establishes that the exploitation of natural resources by anybody is subject to a permit or international agreement with the Indonesian Government. The Act makes provisions for the payment of indemnities in case of damages to artificial islets, installations and other structures in the EEZ due to actions contrary to the provisions of the national or international law. Further provisions concern (a) measures to be taken for the enforcement of the law and (b) penalties to be applied in case of contravention.
This Act provides for the confirmation of the maritime zone in which Indonesia exercises sovereign rights at 200 nautical miles measured from the baseline of the territorial sea. After having affirmed the rights of the Republic of Indonesia to explore, exploit and manage the natural resources, the Act establishes that the exploitation of natural resources by anybody is subject to a permit or international agreement with the Indonesian Government. The Act makes provisions for the payment of indemnities in case of damages to artificial islets, installations and other structures in the EEZ due to actions contrary to the provisions of the national or international law. Further provisions concern (a) measures to be taken for the enforcement of the law and (b) penalties to be applied in case of contravention.
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Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No