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Marine Pollution Prevention Act 2008.

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention of pollution to the marine environment and for responses to marine pollution incidents emanating from vessels, and other matters related to the implementation of international marine pollution conventions.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Liability/compensation Oil pollution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on the date of assent.
Abstract

This Act makes provision for rules and measures to prevent marine pollution and to respond to effects causing marine pollution. The Act also defines liability for damage arising from polluting activities including pollution from oil and defines offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.gov.ws; www.paclii.org