For the American act, see Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978
New Zealand Parliament
Long title
An Act to make provision for the protection, conservation, and management of marine mammals within New Zealand and within New Zealand fisheries waters
Royal assent
20 October 1978
Commenced
1 January 1979
Status: Current legislation
The Marine Mammals Protection Act1978 is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 1978. It is administered by the Department of Conservation.
The environmental organisation Project Jonah gave the major impetus for the government to create the Act.[1]
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