National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)

Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Objectives and Application of Act

(1)	This Act applies—

(a)	in the Republic, including—

(i)	its territorial waters, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf described in the Maritime Zones Act, 1994 (Act No. 15 of 1994); and

(ii)	the Prince Edward Islands referred to in the Prince Edward Islands Act, 1948 (Act No. 43 of 1948); and

(b)	to human activity affecting South Africa’s biological diversity and its components.

(2)	This Act binds all organs of state—

(a)	in the national and local spheres of government; and

(b)	in the provincial sphere of government, subject to section 146 of the Constitution.