Freedom of the high seas.
- Exercise deep-sea mining rights with reasonable regard for other high-seas users
UK Act of Parliament
1981
United Kingdom
Deep Sea Mining Act 1981
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1 compliance obligation
What this Act requires
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Prohibition of unlicensed deep sea mining.
Exploration and exploitation licences.
Contracts granted by the Authority
Exemptions from prohibition in section 1
Prevention of interference with licensed operations.
Protection of the marine environment.
Variation and revocation of licences.
Foreign discriminatory action.
Enforcement of decisions of the Seabed Disputes Chamber
Proof and admissibility of decisions of the Seabed Disputes Chamber
Recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards
The Deep Sea Mining Levy.
The Deep Sea Mining Fund.
Inspectors.
Regulations and orders
Disclosure of information.
Supplementary provisions relating to offences.
Civil liability for breach of statutory duty.
Exclusion of certain legislation
Interpretation
Exercise of functions by the Scottish Ministers
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