S.L. 552.27 Art. 1Citation and objective.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Maritime Spatial

Planning Regulations.

(2) These regulations establish a framework for maritime spatial planning aimed at promoting the sustainable growth of maritime economies, the sustainable development of marine areas and the sustainable use of marine resources.

(3) The regulations transpose the provisions of Directive 2014/ 89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.