Act to establish and delimit the territorial sea and contiguous zone of the Republic of Liberia of 1968

LIB 1 Section 1. (b) ... Definition of terms - As used in this Act, "Territorial Sea" means the water contained in the zone of belt adjacent to the Republic of Liberia which is under its jurisdiction ae regarded ae part of ite territory. "Contiguous Zone" means that belt or sone of water on the high seas adjacent the territorial waters of th~ Republic of Liberia over which the Republic may exercise control necessary to prevent and punish the infringement Within its territory and territorial waters of its customs, immigration, fiscal or sani­ tary regulations • ~ction ~. The base line of the Liberian Coast in each case shall be determined by using the low water line along the coast as marked on large scale charts officially recognized by the Republic of Liberia. ~ction 4. The sovereignty of the Republic of Liberia extends to the air space over the territorial sea as well as to its bed and sub-soil. ~ction 5. The contiguous zone to the territorial sea of the Republic of Liberia shall extend to a distance of 12 nautical miles. ~ction 6. This ACt shall take effect immediately upon publication in hand-bills • .'\:.1.y law to the oontrary notwi thstanding. 708