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

Chapter 10 : Enforcement

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The Minister, an MEC or a municipality concerned may—

(a)	institute legal proceedings or take other appropriate measures—

(i)	to prevent damage, or recover damages for harm suffered to coastal public property or the coastal environment; or

(ii)	to abate nuisances affecting the rights of the public in its use and enjoyment of coastal public property; and

(b)	accept service of legal processes and defend any legal proceedings instituted in connection with coastal public property.