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Law of 1972 on the Territorial Sea.

Country/Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Territorial sea Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Registration Navigation Offences/penalties Sovereignty Maritime zone
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law is composed of 3 sections and 19 articles. Section I deals with terms and definitions. Removal and dredging of pollution; penalties and damages; liability for pollution; oil's register are provided for in articles 2-4. Section II specifies cases of exemption from liability and of fines for pollution. Section III contains concluding provisions.

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Arabic