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Decree-Law No. 2/2002 regulating sand extraction activities.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial da República, I Série, No. 2, 21 January 2002, pp. 42-44.
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Coastal zone management Transport/storage Use restrictions Concession EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Inspection Management/conservation Exploration Authorization/permit Maritime zone Territorial sea
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force immediatel.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, composed of 21 articles, prohibits sand extraction from beaches, dunes, inland waters, coastal waters, and territorial sea (up to 10 meters depth). The Decree-Law forbids as well sand exploitation and transport. In particular, the Decree-Law regulates the licence regime and applicable sanctions and penalties.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amended by

Decree-Law No. 18/2016 establishing the Legal Regime for Extraction of Aggregates.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2016

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Coastal zone management, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Use restrictions, Concession, Inspection, Management/conservation, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX