Koror State Public Law K8-207-2009 stated that recreational activities include scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing and the use of personal watercraft and kayaking.
A resident alien is defined as “any person who is not a citizen of Palau but who is physically present in Palau with the intent to remain for a period in excess of 90 days…or United States military orders authorizing entry into Palau for a period in excess of 90 days.”The law will not change the present requirement for tourists to use only the designated tourist activity areas with the purchase of a Rock Islands use permit or Jellyfish Lake permit.Children under the age of six are not required to have a written proof of identification.The state law stated that “failure to provide written proof of identification to Koror state law enforcement personnel establishes the presumption that the person is a visitor and will subject the same person to the same requirements and penalties that apply to visitors under the Rock Islands Management and Conservation Act.”The written identification card requirement will be implemented starting on May 23.A resident alien can use his current visa, work permit or entry permit as written proof of identification.Persons who do not wish to carry any of these forms of identification may obtain a resident identification card from the Koror State Finance Office.In addition to a written identification, the state law requires all persons present in the Rock Islands or the waters of Koror to verbally identify themselves to Koror state law enforcers.Persons must provide their full name, their status as either Palauan citizen, resident alien, or visitor to Palau.The person’s address should also be provided, the country of origin and arrival and departures dates if they are visitors.Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
