Decree-Law No. 235/2000 establishing sanctions and fines to be paid for marine water pollution. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 223/2000 (I-A), 26 September 2000, pp. 5134-5137. Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Offences/penalties Biodiversity Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force 30 days after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law establishes sanctions and fines to be paid for marine water pollution in order to protect sea biodiversity. It consists of 24 articles specifying all the fines according to the different illegal activity (including fishing vessels pollution) to be paid to the competent authority in compliance with the international agreements on environment. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Order No. 522/2001 establishing the powers of the Consultive Council entitled to control marine pollution. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Marine pollution, Institution, Offences/penalties, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX