Decree No. 45/2006 approving the Regulation for the prevention of marine pollution. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea, Water Keyword Coastal zone management Marine pollution Marine protected areas Protection of habitats Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Offences/penalties Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, 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 p Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Act No. 20/97 approving the Environment Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 1997 Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Disasters, 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 Legislation | Angola | 1973 | Repealed Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX