Law on Protection of the Sea and Transboundary Rivers against Oil Pollution. País/Territorio Irán, República Islámica del Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1975 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Official Journal, No. 9086, 9 March 1976. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar, Agua Palabra clave Contaminación marina Control de la contaminación Mar territorial Efectos transfronterizos Área marina Zona marítima Transbordo Residuos peligrosos Sustancias peligrosas Organización internacional Infracciones/sanciones Aguas continentales Contaminación de las aguas dulces Área geográphica Asia, Mar Caspio, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Asia Meridional Resumen The purpose of this Act, which consists of 18 Articles, is to protect internal waters, the territorial sea and transboundary rivers of the country against oil and chemical pollution. The Ports and Shipping Organization is the authority responsible for protecting waters from pollution as well as preventing the spread of infections in case of polluting accidents. Accordingly, the Ports and Shipping Organization shall work in close cooperation with the National Oil Company. The Act states that the government shall increase cooperation with relevant International Organizations and neighboring countries in order to prevent sea pollution. Any violation of these provisions shall be punished by imprisonment or fine. Texto completo Farsi Página web www.dastour.ir