Act (1977:16) on countering oil damages. Pays/Territoire Îles d'Åland (Finlande) Type du document Législation Date 1977 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Environnement gén., Ressources minérales, Mer Mot clé Lutte contre la pollution Évaluation/gestion des risques Protection de l’environnement Infractions/sanctions Hydrocarbures Transport/dépôt Pollution de la mer Port Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 September 1995. Résumé The present Act applies within the Autonomous Region of Åland and its associated waters. The Act prohibits the release of oil onto the ground or into water, as well as the handling or storage of oil in a way that increases the risk of oil damage. The Act specifies due diligence obligations for certain operators, including port owners and warehouse operators. The Act contains 20 Sections divided into the following Chapters: 1. General provisions; 2. Precautionary measures; 3. Countering damages; 4. Special provisions. Texte intégral Suédois Site web www.regeringen.ax