Decree-Law No. 69/97 prohibiting sand extraction from beaches, dunes and inland waters. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial da República de Cabo Verde No. 42, 3 November 1997, pp. 599 and 600. Subject Land & soil Keyword Coastal zone management Environmental planning Soil conservation/soil improvement Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Policy/planning Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Abstract This Decree-Law consists of 9 articles prohibiting sand extraction, exploitation, or transport from beaches, dunes and inland waters. An authorization may be issued, under the strict control of the competent authority, only if this is activity satisfies specific requirements. It also specifies sanctions to be paid by offenders in case of non-authorized sand exploitation. Full text Portuguese