Act No. 20 prohibiting the discharge of hazardous substances into the sea. Pays/Territoire Islande Type du document Législation Date 1972 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Environnement gén., Mer, Déchets et substances dangereuses Mot clé Protection de l’environnement Pollution de la mer Élimination de déchets Radiation Substances dangereuses Aire géographique Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord Résumé 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. Texte intégral Islandais Site web www.althingi.is