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Decree No. 45/2006 approving the Regulation for the prevention of marine pollution.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial No. 48, I Series - Supplement, 30 November 2006, pp. 524(-17).
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Water
Keyword
Coastal zone management Marine pollution Marine protected areas Protection of habitats Protected area Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 60 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 8 Chapters, approves the Regulation for the prevention of marine pollution and environmental protection of the coastal areas in order to protect the marine and fresh water ecosystems. This Regulation aims to prevent marine pollution caused by vessels, platforms, or any other polluting infrastructure which illegally perform any discharge into the waters (including inland waters), of waste waters, residues, or any polluting substance. Sanctions for illegal activity are prescribed in the text. It also specifies vessels requirements and discharge authorization if extraordinarily authorized.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 20/97 approving the Environment Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1997

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazards, Protected area, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 495/73 establishing sanitary measures in order to prevent the pollution of both sea and coastal water.

Legislation | Angola | 1973

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 97/2020 approving the Regulation for Coastal and Beaches Management and Planning.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2020

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX