Decree No. 495/73 establishing sanitary measures in order to prevent the pollution of both sea and coastal water. Country/Territory Angola Document type Regulation Date 1973 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial No. 123 (I-series), 20 October 1973, pp. 1179 and 1180. Subject Environment gen., Sea, Water Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Effluent waste water/discharge Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic Abstract This Decree establishes protective measures in order to prevent marine and coastal pollution. It prohibits (except if extraordinarly authorized) any discharge into the contiguous zone or territorial waters (including inland waters), of waste waters, residues, or any polluting substance. Sanctions for illegal activity are prescribed in the text. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repealed by Decree No. 45/2006 approving the Regulation for the prevention of marine pollution. Legislation | Mozambique | 2006 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX