KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3

LITTERING
• Koror State Public Law No. K2-34-89 This Koror State Public Law, effective as of
May 11, 1989, prohibits littering or deposit of waste material by any person on any
land or in any waters or atmosphere owned, controlled by, under the jurisdiction of,
or maintained by the State of Koror except in a public dumping ground. This includes
a ban on all trucks and other vehicles from allowing soil, sand, coral, rocks,
vegetation or other materials to be blown from the vehicle while either moving or
stationary. Persons violating the littering prohibition are liable for civil penalties in the
amount of $200 per violation and forfeiture of the vehicle (and all related equipment)
used in the act. Additionally, the violator shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
punished by incarceration of at least thirty (30) but not to exceed ninety (90) days
and a fine of at least fifty dollars ($50.00), but not to exceed one hundred dollars
($100.00), and shall also be liable for reasonable costs and fees (including clean-up
and attorney costs) incurred by Koror State in enforcing the law.
SHIPWRECKS
• Koror State Public Law No. K3-54-92 This Koror State Public Law, effective as of
October 20, 1992, provides practices for the proper care, removal, and disposal of
wrecked, stranded, or abandoned ocean going vessels and their contents and places
the burden of such practices upon the persons responsible for the wreckage,
stranding or abandonment of the vessel or upon the operator or owner thereof.
Under the provisions of this Act the Koror State Marine Rangers are to remove
salvageable materials from the wreck, secure the wreck with anchors, oversee the
removal of all hazardous substances and the removal or disposal of the wreck if not
moved by the owner within one (1) month of its grounding. Notwithstanding the
duties of the Rangers set forth, the owners are required to remove the vessels
themselves, according to strict requirements set forth in the Act. All costs incurred by
the Rangers or the State of Koror in accomplishing the obligations of ship owners
shall be jointly and severally paid by the operator, and/or owner of the vessel
including (without limitation): (a) costs for fuel, oil and other transportation costs; (b)
employee costs; (c) costs of all equipment required for removal; (d) costs of hiring
experts and special equipment; and (e) costs of all materials used for storage and
clean-up. Violators of the Act are liable to pay a fine of no less than $1,000 and no
more than $10,000 for each separate offense. Each day of a violation constitutes a
separate offense. The House of Traditional Leaders of the State of Koror may waive
any provision of the Act.
PORT COMMISSION
• Koror State Public Law No. K4-64-94 This Koror State Law, effective as of
October 12, 1994, establishes a Port Commission consisting of five (5) members that
are charged with conducting an annual study and review of the facilities and
operation of the Port of Koror, which will evaluate (a) proposals for improvements to,
or expansion of, the facilities and operations thereof, and (b) whether or not the
Legislature should establish tariffs, maximum rates or charges on tenants of the Port.
The Commission is also charged with submitting comments upon any lease or
renewal thereof with respect to land leased in the Port area.
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