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Oil Pollution of Maritime Areas Act, 1995 (Act No. 14 of 1995).

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication of 1996, pp. 1-5.
Long title
An Act to make provision against the discharge or escape of oil into the Maritime Areas of Antigua and Barbuda.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Maritime zone Liability/compensation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The text of the Act consists of 9 sections: Short title (1); Interpretation (2); Application (3); Penalty for discharge of oil into Maritime Areas (4); Place to discharge ballast water (5); Liability for pollution (6); Legal proceedings (7); Recovery of fine and cost of damage and cleaning (8); Authority to institute proceedings (9).

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