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Act No. 33 on the prevention of marine and coastal pollution.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Ecosystem preservation Marine pollution Basic legislation Fishing vessel Territorial sea Oil pollution Waste prevention Effluent waste water/discharge Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect the sea and the country's shores from pollution and activities that could endanger human health, damage the sea's living resources and disturb its ecosystem, pollute the environment or hinder the lawful use of the sea and beaches. If a pollution accident occurs, the environment shall be restored.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is

References - Legislation

Amended by

Act No. 88 on the organization of ocean and coastal areas.

Legislation | Iceland | 2018

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Public participation, Marine area, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Protected area, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX