Law No. 18.626 providing for the removal of solid waste generated on ships and boats docked in the port areas of Paraná. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Paraná Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2015 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Contaminación marina Control de la contaminación Infracciones/sanciones Residuos sólidos Eliminación de desechos Gestión de desechos Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen This Law provides for the removal of solid waste generated on ships and boats docked in the port areas of Paraná. It establishes that ships and commercial vessels that dock in the port areas of the coasts of Paraná must remove their solid waste (garbage) in order to prevent the contamination generated by international waste and to preserve the public health and environment. The legally responsible for the vessel must take all measures for comply with this Law. Offences and penalties for illegal activities are provided for by Federal Law No. 9.605 of 12 February 1998 and Federal Decree No. 6.514 of 22 July 2008. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.normasbrasil.com.br