Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978

This article is about the Act of New Zealand. For the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972 of the United States, see Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Marine Mammals Protection Act
Parliament of New Zealand
Long title/ Purpose	An Act to make provision for the protection, conservation, and management of marine mammals within New Zealand and within New Zealand fisheries waters
Dates
Date of Royal Assent	20 October 1978
Commencement	1 January 1979
Other legislation
Status: Current legislation

The Marine Mammals Protection Act is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 1978. It is administered by the Department of Conservation.

See also

• Whaling in New Zealand

References

External links

• Text of the Act
• Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992
• Department of Conservation - Marine Mammals Protection Act page

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