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Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) (Orders) Regulations 1994.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Offences/penalties Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 30 December 1994.
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe that a person must not fail to comply with a provision of an order, made under subsection 34 (1) of the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983, that is expressed to be a penal provision. An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of for strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2018)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX