Ordinance on Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones, 1939.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The Act consists of 21 articles regarding the territorial waters and maritime zones of Indonesia. Article 1 includes definitions of "Indonesian territorial waters" and "Indonesian maritime zone". Fishing is prohibited within maritime zones subject to article 5. The Commander of the Navy is authorized to prohibit or limit fishing to those who are entitled under article 5. It is also prohibited to conduct land surveys within Indonesian waters or make drawings or photographs within maritime zones (art. 9). Failure to comply with the articles could result in penalties listed under article 12. Under article 21 provisions may be specified by government decrees for the prevention of pollution by ships and safe traffic in Indonesian waters.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act commenced on 25 September 1939.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No