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Legal Rules and Laws in Goa
1. Uniform Civil Code (UCC):
Goa follows a Uniform Civil Code, applicable to all residents regardless of religion. It governs personal matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance.
2. Property Laws:
Goa has unique property laws influenced by Portuguese legal traditions. Spouses automatically share property acquired after marriage unless specified otherwise.
3. Tourism Regulations:
• Legal licensing is required for operating businesses like hotels, casinos, and water sports.
• Alcohol is legally sold in Goa, but with restrictions on sale hours and licensing for sellers.
4. Casinos:
Goa is one of the few Indian states where casino gambling is legal, but it is regulated under the Goa, Daman, and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976.
5. Beach Safety:
Guidelines exist for tourists, including flags for swimming safety and restrictions on littering beaches.
6. Liquor Consumption and Driving Laws:
• Legal drinking age: 18.
• Driving under the influence (blood alcohol level above 0.03%) is strictly prohibited.
7. Environment Protection Laws:
• Sand mining is regulated.
• Cutting trees or damaging protected forests without permission is prohibited.
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