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Act (1973:1198) on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage at Sea.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Legislation
Date
1973
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act applies to oil spill occurred in Sweden or another contracting country and caused by vessels carrying oil as cargo in bulk. It sets regulations with regard to the cost of preventive measures taken to minimize such damage(s).

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Regulation (1996:12) enforcing regulations of Chapter 10 of the Marine Act (1994:1009).

Legislation | Sweden | 1996

Keyword: Marine pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX