Beach Protection Act, 1967 (Act No. 2 of 1967).
An Act to provide for the protection and control of beaches and the seashore and for purposes connected therewith.
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It shall not be lawful for any person to dig, take or carry away for building or construction purposes or for providing ballast for a vessel any sand, stone, gravel, etc. from any beach, seashore or floor or to move such materials along a public road., except under and in accordance with a license from the Director of Public works. A permit shall be in the form as set out in the Schedule. No transport of such materials shall take place at night. Transgression of prohibition may comport arrest and seizure of boats, conveyances, or animals used. The fouling of the seashore is also prohibited.
Amended by: Beach Protection (Amendment) Act, 1967 (Act No. 9 of 1984). (1984-07-18)
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