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Decree of 1999 on marine pollution control.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy, 11 pp.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Offences/penalties Pollution control Oil pollution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree shall enter into force 60 days after publication.
Abstract

This Decree establishes the marine pollution control requirements according to Act No. 20/97 approving the Environment Act. It consists of 3 chapters defining the different sectors involved in the environmental protection policy (Chapter I); specifying the control on the pollution originated from hydrocarbon products; (Chapter II); and the powers vested by the maritime authorities and by the Government. Sanctions for illegal activities are specified in the text.

Full text
Portuguese

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