Act No. 20 prohibiting the discharge of hazardous substances into the sea. País/Territorio Islandia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1972 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Protección del medio ambiente Contaminación marina Eliminación de desechos Radiación Sustancias peligrosas Área geográphica Ártico, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Resumen This Act lays down rules on the discharge of hazardous substances into the sea. It consists of 6 Articles. Article 1 contains a general prohibition for Icelandic vessels from discharging, whether within or outside Icelandic jurisdiction, all types of substances or compounds that may be hazardous to marine life or human health. This includes all toxic substances, organic and inorganic, easily soluble and insoluble compounds of metals and non-metals, radioactive material, and explosives. The Government shall issue a regulation including all prohibited substances and containing further instructions on the implementation of the ban, as deemed necessary. Texto completo Islandés Página web www.althingi.is