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Whale Watching and Swimming Act 2008 (No. 22 of 2008).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act makes provision for the protection of whales as defined in section 2 from disturbance caused by tourism activities. The Act provides rules with respect to the application for and issue of Whale Watching Licences or Whale Swimming Licenses. Application for such licences shall be lodged with the Minister of Tourism. Licenses granted under this Act are not transferable. The Act also defines offences and regulation-making powers of the Minister.
Long title of text
An Act to establish licensing requirements for the regulating of whale watching and whale swimming industry and related matters.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
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