This Ordinance protects and conserves the marine environment and a rich collection of aquatic animals and plants. The Ordinance also provides the legal framework for the designation, control and management of marine parks and marine reserves. The control and management of marine parks and marine reserves shall vest in the Country and Marine Parks Authority, and the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation shall be the Authority for the purposes of this Ordinance. The Authority’s duties are provided for in the text. The Ordinance further provides for the following matters: procedures for the designation of marine parks and marine reserves; powers of inspection, search, seizure and arrest of authorized officers; etc.
China, RAE de Hong Kong · 1995-06-01