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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.

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