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Law No. 1147 ratifying the international Convention on the dumping of wastes and other matter, signed on 1972 and arranging other matters related thereto.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 110, Part I, 23 April 1981, pp. 1171-1184.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The law shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The law ratifies the Convention and all its provisions and Annexes related to deliberate disposal of wastes at sea. The law, consisting of 10 articles, is composed as follows: ratification (art. 1); permission for dumping at sea (art. 2); competent authorities (art. 3); fulfilment of requirements (art. 4); sanctions (art. 5); procedures for the establishment of liability and imposition of fines (art. 6); permit fees for dumping at sea (art. 7); delegations (art. 8); amendment of provisions (art. 9); entry into force (art. 10). Regarding the amendments of other provisions, article 6 of Law No. 743/1977 related to oil transfers is being replaced by the provisions of article 9 to this law. Also, the provisions of articles 4, 5 and 6 of Law No. 885/1978 are being replaced respectively with the provisions of articles 4, 5, and 6 of the present law.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 743 on the protection of the marine environment and arrangement of other matters related thereto.

Legislation | Greece | 1977

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage, High seas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 855 ratifying the Convention on the protection of the Mediterranean sea against pollution and the related Protocols for “the prevention of pollution of the Mediterranean sea by dumping from ships and aircrafts “ and “on cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency” and arranging other matters related thereto.

Legislation | Greece | 1978

Keyword: Marine pollution, Authorization/permit, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Early warning system, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Presidential Decree No. 68 adopting amendments to the international Convention of 1972 on the dumping at sea of wastes and other matter.

Legislation | Greece | 1995

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 114 increasing administrative sanctions provided for in the provisions of Law No. 855/78 and Law No. 1147/81.

Legislation | Greece | 1999

Keyword: Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 3221.2/5/93 readjusting the fees provided for in the provisions of Laws Nos. 885/78 and 1147/81.

Legislation | Greece | 1993

Keyword: Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX