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Law No. 18.626 providing for the removal of solid waste generated on ships and boats docked in the port areas of Paraná.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Paraná
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Offences/penalties Solid waste Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law provides for the removal of solid waste generated on ships and boats docked in the port areas of Paraná. It establishes that ships and commercial vessels that dock in the port areas of the coasts of Paraná must remove their solid waste (garbage) in order to prevent the contamination generated by international waste and to preserve the public health and environment. The legally responsible for the vessel must take all measures for comply with this Law. Offences and penalties for illegal activities are provided for by Federal Law No. 9.605 of 12 February 1998 and Federal Decree No. 6.514 of 22 July 2008.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br