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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Repealed by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