The Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 1978. It is administered by the Department of Conservation.
Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 | |
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New Zealand Parliament | |
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Royal assent | 20 October 1978 |
Commenced | 1 January 1979 |
Status: Current legislation |
The environmental organisation Project Jonah gave the major impetus for the government to create the Act.[1]