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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 ANALYSIS
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 Title
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12715302\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 1. Short Title
\par 2. Interpretation
\par 3. Exploration and exploitation of continental shelf
\par 4. Mining for petroleum on continental shelf
\par 5. M}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12715302\charrsid9908613 ining for minerals on continen}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 tal shelf
\par 6. Oysters, other shellfish, a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12715302\charrsid9908613 nd sponges on continental shelf
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 7. Application of criminal and civil law
\par 8. Regulations
\par 9. Act in force in Cook Islands
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 An Act to make provision as }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14628117\charrsid9908613 to the exploration and exploita}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 tion of the continental shelf of New Zealand and for matters connected with that purpose
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14628117\charrsid9908613 
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
 by the General Assembly of New Zealand in Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 1. Short Title}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14628117\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14628117\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 This Act may be cited as the Continental Shelf Act 1964.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14628117\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 2. Interpretation}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14818511\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14818511\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
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"Continental shelf" means the seabed and subsoil of those submarine areas adjacent to the coast of New Zealand, but beyond t
he territorial limits of New Zealand, the surface of which lies at a depth no greater than two hundred metres below the surface of the sea, or, where the natural resources thereof are capable of exp}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15555337\charrsid9908613 loitation, at any greater depth;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15555337 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 "Natural resources" means-
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species, that is, to say, organisms which, at the harvestable stage, either are immobile on or under the seabed or are unable to move except in constant physical contact with the seabed or subsoil.
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 3. Exploration and exploitation of continental shelf}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9393225\charrsid9908613  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9393225\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
All rights that are exercisable by New Zealand with respect to the continental shelf and its natural resources for the purpose of exploring the shelf and exploiting those resources ar}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5771508\charrsid9908613 e}
{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  hereby vested in the Crown.
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 4. Mining for pe}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9393225\charrsid9908613 troleum on continental shelf}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9393225\charrsid9908613  - (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 ) Subject to the provisions of subsection}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9393225\charrsid9908613 
 (2) of this section, the provisions of the Petroleum Act 1937}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid143672\charrsid9908613 *}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9393225\charrsid9908613  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(except section 3) and of any regulations made under that Act, as far as they are applicable and with any necessary modifications, shall apply with respect to petroleum (as defined in that Act) in the seabed and subsoil of the continental shelf, as if-

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(a) Every reference in that Act or those regulations to land included a reference to the seabed (including, where necessary, the subsoil) of the continental shelf; and
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 Minister of Transport}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9393225\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
were the appropriate Minister for the purposes of section 20; and
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section 34 of that Act to a district were references to the district in New Zealand nearest to the petroleum works or mining operations concerned.
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (2) The Governor-General may from time to time, by Order in Council, modify or exclude any of the provisions of the Petroleum Act 1937}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid4006968\charrsid9908613 *}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  to such extent as may be necessary for the purpose of giving full effect to the provisions of this section.
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 5. Mining for minerals on continental shelf}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613  }{
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(1) No person shall prospect or mine for, or carry on any operations for the recovery of, minerals in the seabed or subsoil of the continental shelf except in pursuance o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1846075\charrsid9908613 
f a licence issued u}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 nder this section.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1846075\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (2) The Minister of Mines may from time to tim
e, on application in that behalf, grant to any person a licence authorising the licensee to prospect and mine for, and carry on operations for the recovery of, minerals or of minerals of any specified kinds in any specified area of the continental shelf.

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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(3) Every licence granted under this section shall be subject to such conditions as the Minister, when granting the licence, thinks fit to impose in the circumstances of each particular case, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing
 provisions of this section, conditions requiring the licensee-
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(a) To comply with such conditions as to safety as are specified in the licence, and for this purpose the Minister may require the licensee to comply with}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613  }{
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12131896\charrsid9908613 from the continental shelf such }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 royalties as are specified in the licence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (4) The grant of a licence under this section shall in every case be in the absolute discretion of the Minister of Mines.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid28389\charrsid9908613 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (5) Any number of licences under this section may be granted to the same person.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (6) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3) of this section, nothing in the Mining Act 1926}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15607621\charrsid9908613 *}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613  or in the Coal Mines Act 1925* }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
shall apply with respect to minerals in the seabed or subsoil of the continental shelf.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(7) Every person commits an offence, and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds, who prospects or mines for, or carries on operations for the recovery of, minerals in the seabed or subsoil of the continental shelf other
wise than pursuant to a licence under this section and in accordance with the conditions of the licence (not being a condition relating to the payment of royalties to the Crown)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613 .}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10042141 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613 *Not Niue Law
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 6.Oysters, other shellfish, and sponges on continental shel}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613 f}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10042141\charrsid9908613  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, the provisions of P}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613 
art I of the Fisheries Act 1908* }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 and of Part I of the Fisheries Amendment Act 1963}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613 * a}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 nd of any regulations made pursuant to section 5 of the first-mentioned}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 Act, as far a
s they are applicable and with any necessary modifications, shall, to the extent that they apply with respect to oysters (as defined in section 2 of the first-mentioned Act) and to oyster beds within New Zealand}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 or New Zealand fisheries}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9908613\charrsid9908613 waters, }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 apply with respect to oysters and oyster beds on the continental shelf and to persons taking oysters fr}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613 om}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  the continental shelf and to ships used for that purpose, as if-
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15534652 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (a) Every reference in those provisions to New Zealand}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 or to New Zealand fisheries waters included a reference to the continental shelf and to the waters of the sea above
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613  that shelf;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15534652 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(b) For the words "tidal waters in New Zealand" in subsection (1) of section 15 there were substituted the words "any part of the continental shelf (as defined}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 in the Continental Shelf Act 1964)".}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613  [Amended 11/11/1965 (NZ)]
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid12979993\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (2) The Governor-General may from time to time, by Order in Council-
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15534652\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15534652 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(a) Modify or exclude any of the provisions of the enactments referred to in subsection (1) of this section to such ext}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15534652\charrsid9908613 ent as may be necessary for the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  purposes of giving full effect to th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15534652\charrsid9908613 e provisions of that subsection;}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15534652\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15534652 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(b) Declare that the provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall apply with respect to any other sedentary species of shellfish or to sedentary}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15534652\charrsid9908613  sponges.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15534652\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15534652 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9908613\charrsid9908613 *}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15534652\charrsid9908613 
This Act is not Niue Law
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15534652\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 7. Application of criminal and civil law}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 -
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, for the purposes of this Act and of every other enactment (whether passed before or after the passing of this Act) and of every rule of law for the time being in force in New Zealand,-
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14099699 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(a) Every act or omission which takes place on or under or above or about any installation or device (whether permanent or temporary) constructed, erected, placed, o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
r used in, on, or above the con}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 tinental 
shelf in connection with the exploration of the continental shelf or the exploitation of its natural resources shall be deemed to take place in New Zealand; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14099699 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (b) Every such installation or device shall be deemed to be situated in New Zealand, and for t
he purposes of jurisdiction shall be deemed to be situated in that part of New Ze}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 aland above high water mark at}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2314619\charrsid9908613 
 ordinary}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  spring tides which is nearest to that installation or device; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14099699 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (c) Every Court in New}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
 Zealand which would have juris}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 diction (whether civil or criminal) in respect of that act or omission if it had taken place in New Zealand shall have Jurisdiction accordingly; and

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14099699 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(d) Every power of arrest or of entry or search or seizure or other power that could be exercised under any enactment (whether passed before or after the passing of this Act) or under any rule of law in respect of any such act or omission or suspected act
 or omission if it had taken place or was suspected to have taken place in New Zealand may be exercised on or in respect of any such installation or device as if the installation or device were in New Zealand; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14099699 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (e) Without limiting the provisions of the Customs Acts (as defined in the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613  Customs Act 1913}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid15821805\charrsid9908613 )}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9908613\charrsid9908613 ,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 * every instal}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 lation or device, and any materials or parts used in}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
the construction of an installation or device, which are brought into the waters above the continental shelf from parts beyond the seas sh
all be deemed to have been imported into New Zealand when the installation or device is constructed, erected, or placed in, on, or above the continental shelf in connection with the exploration of the continental shelf or the exploitation of its natural r
esources.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (2) The Governor-General may from time to time, by Order in Council,-
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14099699 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(a) Modify or exclude any of the provisions of any enactment (whether passed before or after the passing of this Act) to such extent as may be necessary}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 for the purpose of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 giving full effect to the provi}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 sions of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613  subsection (1) of this section;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14099699 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (b) Declare that the provisions of any enactment (whether pas}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid941827\charrsid9908613 sed before or after the passing }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 of this Act), with such modifications or exceptions as he thinks fit,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 shall apply with res
pect to the continental shelf or any specified part thereof, or to acts or omissions taking place in, on, or above the continental shelf or any specified part thereof, in connection with the exploration of the continental shelf or of that part or the expl
oitation of its natural resources, and thereupon the provisions of that enactment, with any such modifications or exceptions, shall apply as if the continental shelf or that part thereof were within New Zealand.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid14099699\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (3) Nothing in this section shall limit the 
provisions of any enactment or rule of law relating to the liability of persons in respect of acts done or omitted beyond New Zealand or the jurisdiction of any New Zealand Court under any such enactment or rule of law.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8023109\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (4) Notwithstanding anything in any
 other enactment, proceedings for the trial and punishment of any person charged with having committed an offence in respect of which the Courts of New Zealand have jurisdiction by virtue only of this section shall not be instituted in }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8023109\charrsid9908613 any}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  Court except wit
h the consent of the Attorney-General and an his certificate that it is expedient that the proceedings should be instituted:
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8023109\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 Provided that a person so charged may be arrested or a warrant for his arrest may be issued and executed, and he may be remanded i
n custody or on bail, notwithstanding that the consent of the Attorney-General to the institution of proceedings for the offence has not been obtained; but no further or other proceedings shall be taken until that consent bas been obtained.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8023109\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (5) In this section the term "device" includes any ship or floating platform or aircraft that is used in connection with any installation or device.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8023109\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8023109 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9908613\charrsid9908613 *}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8023109\charrsid9908613 See now Customs Act 1966}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8023109\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 8. Regulations}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2695281\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2695281\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (1) The Governor-General may from time to time, by Order in Council, make r
egulations for all or any of the following purposes:
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2695281\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(a) Regulating the construction, erection, or use of installations or devices in, on, or above the continental shelf, or any specified part thereof, in connection with the exploration of the shelf or that part thereof or the exploi}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2695281\charrsid9908613 tation of its natural resources;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid2695281\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (b) Prohibiting the construction, erection, placing, or use of install}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 ations or devices in, on, or abov}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 e the continental shelf in places where they could cause}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 interference with the use of recognised sea lanes essential to coastw}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 ise or international navigation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(c) Establishing safety zones, extending to a distance not exceeding five hundred metres measured from each point of the outer edge of the installation or device, around any such installations or devices in, on,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613  or above the continental shelf;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (d) Prescri
bing such measures as the Governor-General considers necessary in any such safety zone for the protection of the installation or device with respect to which}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
 the safety zone is established;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (e) Regulating or prohibiting the entry of }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 ships into any such safety zone;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(f) Prescribing measures to be taken in any such safety zone for the protection of the living resources of the sea and the natural resources of the continental shelf from harmful agent}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
s;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (g) Prescribing the notice to be given of the constructi
on, erection, or placing of installations or devices in, on,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613  or above the continental shelf;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (h) Prescribing the permanent means to be installed for the purpose of giv}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid8012673\charrsid9908613 ing warning to shipping and air}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 craft of the presence of installations or devices in, on,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613  or above the continental shelf;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(i) Providing for the removal of installations or devices constructed, erected, or placed in, on, or above the continental shelf which have b}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 een abandoned or become disused;}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (j) Prohibiting or restric}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
ting any exploration of the con}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 tinental shelf or any specified part thereof or any exploitation of its natural resources which in the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
opinion of the Governor-General could result in an unjustifiable interference with navigation, fishing, or the conservation of the living resou
rces of the sea, or could interfere with national defence or with oceanographic or other scientific research or wit}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 h submarine cables or pipelines;}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(k) Providing for such matters as are necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of this Act and for}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613  the due administration thereof:}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5849630 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(1) Prescribing penalties for breaches of the regulations, not exceeding a fine of five hundred pounds.
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11274308 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
(2) In this section the term "continental shelf" includes the seabed and subsoil of the submarine areas wit}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid5849630\charrsid9908613 hin the territorial limits of New}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  Zealand.
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 9. Act in force in Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613  (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 ) T}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1727153\charrsid9908613 his}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 Act, except sec}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
tions 4 and 6, shall be in force in the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid1727153\charrsid9908613 Co}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 ok Islands.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (2) In the application of this Act to }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid3822209\charrsid9908613 th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
e Cook Islands-
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6438054 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (a) Every reference to New Zeal}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 
an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 d shall be read as a reference to the Cook Isla}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 nds;}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6438054 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (b) Every reference in section }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 
5 to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  the Minister of Mines}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
shall be read as a refe}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 rence to the Resident Com}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 missioner of the C}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 ook }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 Islands or the Resident}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 Commissioner of Ni}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 ue}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid10694718\charrsid9908613 ,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613  as the case may require;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12715302 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6438054 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 (c) The powers conferre}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 d}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  on the Governor-General in Council may b}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 e}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 
 exercised by the Legislative}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 Assembly of th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 e
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 C}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 ook Islands or the Niue Island}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 Assembly, as t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 he}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613  case may require, by Ordinance.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6438054 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid9961946\charrsid9908613 This Act is administered in the Department of External Affairs.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6438054 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6438054 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe1033\langnp5129\insrsid6438054\charrsid9908613 _____________________
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