Beach Authority Act 2002
In force 1st June 2002 (Act 7 of 2002)

Abstract

This Act deals with the proper control and management of public beaches in Mauritius and Rodrigues. There is established under section 3 an authority to deal with the conservation and protection of public beaches (section 5) including leisure activities, infrastructural and landscaping works, control of commercial activities and cleaning of public beaches.

The Act under section 6 gives the power delegated under section 7 by the appropriate ministry to deal with the proper administration of public beaches. There is also set up in this Act a board under section 7 to assist the Authority in the proper management of its duties.

Part III and IV of the Act deal with the financial matters of the authority and the legal proceedings including notices, contravention and the role of the police respectively.

Comment

This Act also amends the Central Tender Board Act, the Trade and Industries Classification Act, the Public Gatherings Act and the Local Government Act.

Keywords: sea control, public beaches, sand, and environment, contravention and legal proceedings

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