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National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008)

Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Objects and Application of Act

2. Objects of Act

 

The objects of this Act are—

(a) to determine the coastal zone of the Republic;
(b) to provide, within the framework of the National Environmental Management Act, for the co-ordinated and integrated management of the coastal zone by all spheres of government in accordance with the principles of co-operative governance;
(c) to preserve, protect, extend and enhance the status of coastal public property as being held in trust by the State on behalf of all South Africans, including future generations;
(d) to secure equitable access to the opportunities and benefits of coastal public property;

[Paragraph (d) amended by section 2(a) of Act No. 36 of 2014]

(dA) to provide for the establishment, use and management of the coastal protection zone; and

[Paragraph (dA) inserted by section 2(b) of Act No. 36 of 2014]

(e) to give effect to the Republic's obligations in terms of international law regarding coastal management and the marine environment.