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Act on Port Regulations (Act No. 174 of 1948).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1948 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Harbour Navigation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the safety of marine traffic in ports and for the preservation of waterways. The Act, among other things, deals with the following matters: reduction of the discharges of ship-generated waste and cargo residues into the port; restrictions on fishing which may interfere with marine traffic; regulations on the transit of nuclear power vessels; penal provisions.

Full text
English
Website
www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp