- Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978
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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 ZealandLong title/
PurposeAn 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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