Continental Shelf Act 1964 (New Zealand)

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Continental Shelf Act
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New Zealand Parliament
  • An Act to make provision as to the exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf of New Zealand and for matters connected with that purpose
Royal assent3 November 1964
Commenced3 November 1964
Status: Current legislation

The Continental Shelf Act 1964 is an Act of Parliament in New Zealand regulating the use of the continental shelf. It is administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Except for two sections the Act it is in force in the Cook Islands, a country in free association with New Zealand.

The controversial Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill proposes amendments to the Act.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill". Parliamentary Counsel Office. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2013.

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