Prohibited activities

(1) No person shall– (a) within the limits of the exclusive economic zone– (i) explore for or exploit the resources; (ii) produce energy from the waters, currents or winds; (iii) conduct any marine scientific research; or 11 (iv) construct, operate or use any artificial island, or any installation or structure for the purpose of the exercise of any right or purposes referred to in section 9 (c)(iii); or (b) within the limits of the territorial sea engage in any of the activities referred to in sub-section (1) (a), except when authorised by, under or pursuant to this Act or any other enactment, or in any other lawful manner, to engage in the activity, and in accordance with the authorisation. (2) Any person who contravenes sub-section (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of ten thousand dollars and on conviction on indictment to a fine of fifty thousand dollars.