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Act No. 45 of 1977 concerning the Territorial Sea, Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental Shelf and other marine areas.

Country
Yemen
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This act establishes a territorial sea of the Republic of Yemen of twelve nautical miles, defines its EEZ and regulates shipping in the territorial waters of Yemen. It also defines the Continental Shelf of Yemen, regulates the exploration, exploitation and management of the natural resources on the maritime area, provides for the application of civil and penal law and for the prosecution of offences. The Marine Boundaries of Yemen are specified in article 17. All the provisions of this Act are applicable to the territory of the islands of the Republic.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/yem99728.pdf
Web site
http://www.un.org
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
قانون رقم ٤٥ لسنة ١٩٧٧ بشأن البحر الإقليمي و المنطقة الاقتصادية الخالصة و الامتداد القاري و المناطق البحرية الأخرى
Repealed by
Republican Resolution on Law No. 37 of 1991 on the Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf.