Maritime Zones Act 1977 (Act No. 15 of 1977).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The Act claims sovereignty of the Seychelles over its territorial waters (sect. 3). In sections 3(2), 5 and 6 "territorial waters", "continental shelf" and "exclusive economic zone" are defined. Section 7 deals with rights of the Seychelles over the Continental Shelf and the EEZ. The President may, by Order published in the Official Gazette, specify the limits of "historic waters" (sect. 18). The Act consists of 15 sections.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for certain matters relating to the territorial waters, the continental shelf, the exclusive economic zone and the historic waters of Seychelles.
Date of text
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette of 23 May 1977, pp. 141-149.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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