KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3

of the entrance to the Ngkisaol islands, including the shallow water area within the
inlet. The law also bans the taking, capturing, netting, catching, containment or
removal (or any attempt or conspiracy to do the same) of the three named fish
species during the four days immediately preceding the full moon and on the day and
night of the full moon in all the territorial waters of Koror State. Also contained in this
law is a total ban on the capture, netting, containment, etc. of any species of flora or
fauna, alive or dead, from: Soft Coral Arch, including any area within 100 yards
thereof; Cemetery Reef, including any area within 100 yards of any upper edge
thereof; any marine lake in Koror, meaning any body of water that is separated from
the ocean by rocks, island, land barrier, or which is cut off from the ocean at low tide
even if there is a tunnel or cave which links another part of the marine lake to ocean
waters; and Ngkisaol Islet. Additionally, the law prohibits the sale of mekebud at all
times in Koror. Any violator or person who attempts or conspires to violate the law
shall be punished by incarceration of three (3) days or a fine of at least one hundred
dollars ($100.00) or both for the first offense, incarceration of five (5) days and a fine
of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second offense, and incarceration of up to
ninety (90) days and a fine of at least one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the third and
subsequent offenses
NO BOATS IN NGEMEILS COMPLEX
• Koror State Public Law No. K6-97-99 This Koror State Public Law, effective as of
April 28, 1999, provides management procedures for the islands of Ngemelis - the
four islands known as Dmasech, Iilblau, Cheleu and Bailechesengel - by diverting
motorized boats from the area in an effort to decrease erosion of the islands, protect
fragile coral reefs from damage and maintain water clarity and quality. The law
renders it unlawful for any person to operate any motor vessel between or through
the referenced islands except for emergency purposes, for purposes of research and
monitoring by written permit, for law enforcement or as otherwise permitted by law or
permit. Additionally, any violator or person who attempts or conspires to violate the
law shall be punished by incarceration of three (3) days or a fine of at least one
hundred dollars ($100.00) or both for the first offense, incarceration of five (5) days
or a fine of at least one hundred dollars ($100.00) or both for the second offense,
and incarceration of up to ninety (90) days or a fine of at least one hundred dollars
($100.00) or both for the third and subsequent offenses.
REGISTERING BOATS
• Koror State Public Law No. K6-99-99 (which amends and supercedes in its
entirety Koror State Public Law No. K2-33-89, effective as of May 11, 1989,
regarding boat inspection, registration and licensure in Koror State waters;
and as amended by Koror State Public Law No. K6-105-99, which revised the
size of the registration number to be displayed on motorboats) This Koror
State Public Law, effective as of July 14, 1999, and with a sunset date of ten (10)
years thereafter, requires the owners of any class of motorboat to register by
January 1 of each year and obtain a registration number for each boat after providing
proof of a safety inspection certificate indicating compliance with national
governmental regulations. The only owners regulated are those persons who have
Koror as a principal place of residence. Motorboats covered are those with outboard
engines and those not having outboard engines that are 25 feet or less in length.
Owners, after filing the application described in the law and obtaining a registration
number are required to affix the number on the forward part of the starboard and port
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