Law on Protection of the Sea and Transboundary Rivers against Oil Pollution. Country/Territory Iran, Islamic Republic of Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal, No. 9086, 9 March 1976. Subject Environment gen., Sea, Water Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Territorial sea Transboundary effects Marine area Maritime zone Transshipment Hazardous waste Hazardous substances International organization Offences/penalties Inland waters Freshwater pollution Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Act, which consists of 18 Articles, is to protect internal waters, the territorial sea and transboundary rivers of the country against oil and chemical pollution. The Ports and Shipping Organization is the authority responsible for protecting waters from pollution as well as preventing the spread of infections in case of polluting accidents. Accordingly, the Ports and Shipping Organization shall work in close cooperation with the National Oil Company. The Act states that the government shall increase cooperation with relevant International Organizations and neighboring countries in order to prevent sea pollution. Any violation of these provisions shall be punished by imprisonment or fine. Full text Farsi Website www.dastour.ir