Marine Mammals Protection Act
For the American act, see Marine Mammal Protection Act.
| Marine Mammals Protection Act | |
|---|---|
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| New Zealand Parliament | |
| An Act to make provision for the protection, conservation, and management of marine mammals within New Zealand and within New Zealand fisheries waters | |
| Date of Royal Assent | 20 October 1978 |
| Date commenced | 1 January 1979 |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Marine Mammals Protection Act is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 1978. It is administered by the Department of Conservation.
The environmental organisation Project Jonah gave the major impetus for the government to create the Act.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Epstein, Charlotte (2008-11-30). The Power of Words in International Relations: Birth of an Anti-Whaling Discourse. MIT Press. p. 149. ISBN 9780262550697. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
External links
- Text of the Act
- Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992
- Marine Mammals Protection Act at the Department of Conservation
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