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Ministerial Decree establishing the marine protected area of Portofino.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine protected areas Protected area Ecosystem preservation Zoning
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

In compliance with Act No. 979 of 1982 on sea safeguarding, this Ministerial Decree provides for the establishment of the Portofino marine portected area. Article 2 of the Decree sets out the points for the demarcation of this marine area. Article 3 specifies the aims pursued by establishing the marine area, which are the following: a) the protection of the environment; b) the protection and promotion of biological resources; c) the dissemination of information concerning the ecological and biological aspects of marine areas; d) the promotion of educational programmes; e) the development of studies and scientific researchs regarding ecological issues, marine biology and environment protection. Article 4 prohibits any activity which may interfere with the protection of the environment and the achievement of the aims pursued by this Decree. It prohibits in particular: hunting; introduction of animal and vegetable species other than autochthonous species; waste discharge; introduction of weapons or any kind of capture means as well as toxic substances and pollutants. Further provisions concern the subdivision of the marine area into Zone A, Zone B and Zone C, delimited in accordance with the points listed out by paragraphs 2, 4 and 7 of article 4 respectively. Article 5 refers to the management of the protected marine area.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 394 laying down the legal framework for protected areas.

Legislation | Italy | 1991 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Marine area, Management/conservation, Institution, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 979 making provisions for the safeguard of the sea.

Legislation | Italy | 1982

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Protected area, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX