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Republican Resolution on Law No. 11 of 1993 on the environmental protection against pollution.

Country/Territory
Yemen
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Inspection Institution Liability/compensation Marine pollution Navigation Offences/penalties Oil pollution Pollution control Registration Hazardous substances Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law is composed of 7 Sections divided into 47 articles. Section I deals with terms and definitions. Sea pollution is dealt with in Section II. Registration, information and insurance conditions for tankers are contained in Section III. Management and implementation are provided for in Section IV in particular: competencies of pollution control officers; and competencies and duties of the General Commission for Marine Affairs. Civil liability for costs and damages is dealt with in Section V. Offences and penalties are contained in Section VI. General provisions are given in Section VII.

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