Maritime Zones Act 1981 (Cap. 138).
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Type of law
Legislation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The Act provides for the definition and delimitation of "Internal Waters" (Part 2), "Archipelagic Waters" and "territorial sea" (Part 3), "Contiguous Zone" (Part 4), the "Continental Shelf" and "Exclusive Economic Zone" (Part 5). Sovereignty over the Territorial and Archipelagic Waters and sovereign rights for the purposes of exploration, exploitation, conservation and management of resources are proclaimed. The Minister may by Order further regulate the arguments listed in Section 3. The Schedule describes the archipelagic baseline. (15 sections)
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the delimitation of the maritime zones of Vanuatu and other matters incidental thereto.
Notes
Reprinted edition of 2006 of Act No. 23 of 1981.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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