This Act concern waterworks to prevent floods and the protection of the foreshore. The 27 sections of the Act are divided into 7 Parts; Without title (sects. 1-2); Supervision of Defences (sects. 3-4); Works of Defence (sects. 5-12); Protection of Foreshore (sects. 13-16); Appeals (sects. 17); Loans for Works (sects. 18-19); Miscellaneous Provisions (sects. 20-27).Sections concerning the protection of coastal areas carry the following titles: Regulations for the protection of foreshore (sect. 13), Prohibition of Acts Endangering Foreshore (sect.

The council of a county may investigate, where they consider it expedient to do so, any proposals for coast protection works within the county under section 2.

This Act places restrictions on the mining of sand on beaches in order to protect the natural environment and the coastal zone and to prevent its deterioration and destruction.The Act prohibits the excavation or removal of sand from a prohibited area, i.e. presumably an area other than an Authorized Area. An Authorized Area is an area outside the coastal zone that has been designated by the Secretary of the Department of Public Works in concurrence with the Coastal Resources Management Office and the Division of Public Lands as a sand mining area.

This Act amends section 5807 of 9 CMC so as to place restrictions on the launching of any boat or other watercraft and the entering upon beaches by any motor vehicle for purposes of protecting the environment and historic or tourist sites. In order to avoid environmental degradation through erosion and pollution caused by the motor trailers and other motor vehicles the Act allows only launching of boats from launch pads specifically designed for such use.

This Law establishes the State Coastal Management Plan, sets its objectives and guidelines and defines the instruments for its preparation, approval and execution. It consists of 6 chapters establishing: Definition (chap. 1); Objectives (chap. 2); Goals (chap. 3); Management System and Instruments (chaps. 4 and 5) and General Provisions (chap. 6). It covers all ecosystems and natural resources existing on the land, transition and sea segments.

An Act to provide for the improvement of coastal zone management in Belize through the establishment of a Coastal Zone Management Authority and a Coastal Zone Management Institute; to provide for the establishment of a Board of Directors to control, and manage the affairs of the Authority; to provide for the preparation of a Coastal Zone Management Plan to provide for the establishment of mechanisms to improve the monitoring of various activities within the coastal zone; to provide for the payment of fees and charges related to the use of the coastal zone; and to provide for matters connect

This Act extensively amends the principal Act.

Cette loi porte dispositions relatives à l'aménagement, la protection et la mise en valeur de la zone dite des cinquante pas géométriques dans les départements d'outre mer. A l'intérieur de cette zone le Préfet délimite par arrêté, d'une part les espaces urbains et les secteurs occupés par une urbanisation diffuse, d'autre part, les espaces naturels.

This Act regulates foreshores and beds of rivers and lakes. It is divided up into 8 section as follows: 1 Short title; 2 Grant or lease of beach or foreshore; 3 Price or rental terms; 4 Grant of water front; 5 Prohibited oyster cultivation; 6 Fish trap or weir; 7 Administration of Act and 8 Disposition of money.

This Decree-Law consists of 9 articles prohibiting sand extraction, exploitation, or transport from beaches, dunes and inland waters. An authorization may be issued, under the strict control of the competent authority, only if this is activity satisfies specific requirements. It also specifies sanctions to be paid by offenders in case of non-authorized sand exploitation.

Ce dahir complète le dahir du 2 novembre 1926 sur la police du domaine public maritime, par un article 2bis qui prévoit la sanction applicable à toute personne ayant extrait du sable ou de matériaux quelconques du domaine public maritime sans l'autorisation nécessaire.

Cette loi porte nouvelle orientation relative à l'aménagement et au développement du territoire: cette politique concourt à l'unité de la nation, aux solidarités entre citoyens et à l'intégration des populations. Elle permet un développement équilibré de l'ensemble du territoire national alliant le progrès social, l'efficacité économique et la protection de l'environnement.