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Deep Sea Mining Act 1981

Introductory Text
1. Prohibition of unlicensed deep sea mining.
2. Exploration and exploitation licences.
3.Contracts granted by the Authority
3A.Exemptions from prohibition in section 1
4. Prevention of interference with licensed operations.
5. Protection of the marine environment.
6. Variation and revocation of licences.
7. Freedom of the high seas.
8. Foreign discriminatory action.
8A.Enforcement of decisions of the Seabed Disputes Chamber
8B.Proof and admissibility of decisions of the Seabed Disputes Chamber
8C.Recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards
9. The Deep Sea Mining Levy.
10. The Deep Sea Mining Fund.
11. Inspectors.
12.Regulations and orders
13. Disclosure of information.
14. Supplementary provisions relating to offences.
15. Civil liability for breach of statutory duty.
16.Exclusion of certain legislation
17.Interpretation
17A.Exercise of functions by the Scottish Ministers
18. Short title, etc.
SCHEDULE
1. SCHEDULE
  Subject Matter of Regulations