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Directive 2009/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 280, 27 October 2009, pp. 52-55.
Subject
Sea, Water, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Offences/penalties Pollution control Freshwater pollution Liability/compensation
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

These provisions lay down amendments and addenda to Directive 2005/35/EC, firstly by widening its scope, which hereinafter includes also penalties for criminal offences. Such penalties cover offences committed by natural persons and legal persons.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, High seas, Territorial sea, Oil pollution, Freshwater pollution, Navigation, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act amending the Act on prevention of marine pollution by vessels.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 1177 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Marine pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX