Act No. 5.357 establishing sanctions to be paid for liquid, oils, or toxic residues wasted by vessels or establishments into the brazilian waters. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1967 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Water, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Hazardous waste Effluent waste water/discharge Offences/penalties Pollution control Freshwater pollution Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Act establishes sanctions to be paid for liquid, oils, or toxic residues wasted by vessels or establishments into the brazilian waters. It consists of 6 articles prohibiting every toxic discharge by national or foreign vessels and establishments within 6 nautical miles of the internal and marine waters. This Act also lists the amount of the aforementioned sanctions. Full text Portuguese Website www.terravista.pt References - Legislation Repealed by Act No. 9.966 providing for the prevention, control and monitoring of pollution caused by the release of oil and other harmful or dangerous substances in waters under national jurisdiction and other measures. Legislation | Brazil | 2000 Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX