Turkish Law in EnglishTÜRKİYE
Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye

Article 43: A. Utilisation of the coasts

PART TWO: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES › Chapter Three: Social and Economic Rights and Duties

The coasts are under the sovereignty and at the disposal of the State.

In the utilisation of the sea coast, lake shores or river banks, and of the coastal strip along the sea and lakes, public interest shall be taken into consideration with priority.

The width of coasts and coastal strips according to the purpose of utilisation, and the possibilities and conditions for their utilisation by individuals, shall be regulated by law.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 43 · A. Kıyılardan yararlanma

Kıyılar, Devletin hüküm ve tasarrufu altındadır.

Deniz, göl ve akarsu kıyılarıyla, deniz ve göllerin kıyılarını çevreleyen sahil şeritlerinden yararlanmada öncelikle kamu yararı gözetilir.

Kıyılarla sahil şeritlerinin, kullanılış amaçlarına göre derinliği ve kişilerin bu yerlerden yararlanma imkan ve şartları kanunla düzenlenir.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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