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KSPL NO. K6-113-2000 Rock Islands Management and Conservation Act.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act underlines that the people of Koror are the owners of the rock islands, the waters and water resources that lie within the territorial jurisdiction of Koror. It sets out certain restrictions and regulations to minimize adverse impacts and to ensure a healthy and productive marine environment, and provides for the compensation of the people of Koror for the inevitable impacts that are associated with the use of the rock islands, water and water resources by assessing impact fees and using such fees for the benefit of the people of Koror. This Act lays down rules for the designation of Tourist Activity Areas, areas reserved for the exclusive use for Palauan citizens and Resident Aliens, tourist activities requiring Rock Island use Permit, and fees for use permit.
Long title of text
An Act to manage Koror's rock islands and water resources, and to repeal KSPL No. K4-65-94 (Dive Permit Legislation); KSPL No. K5-74-97 (Rock Island Use Act); KSPL No. K5-84-97 (Amendment to Rock Island Use Act); and KSPL No. K6-89-98 (Amendment to Rock Island Use Act).
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This act shall take effect upon its approval pursuant to the operation of the Koror State Constitution and shall be effective until the passage of a Comprehensive Management Act for the rock islands of Koror.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No