Section 23 (1) of the Zanzibar Environmental Management Act highlight the power of Zanzibar Environmental Management Authority. Based on that section, the Authority shall have powers to:
- provide directives on the proper action to be taken for the effective
environmental management; - issue a stop order for any activity to any person who violates this Act;
- order an immediate closure of any activity found in violation of this Act;
- impose fees and charges for the granting of environmental certificates, permits
and approvals for services and facilities provided by the Authority; - change, suspend, or revoke environmental certificate, permit or approval
issued in accordance with this Act; - enter into contracts with any person for the purpose of fulfilling the functions
of the Authority; - seek an environmental information from any person when deems necessary;
- seize any property which has been found in connection of violation of any
provision of this Act; and - arrest any person who has been found in connection with violation of any
provision of this Act.