Decree-Law No. 69/97 prohibiting sand extraction from beaches, dunes and inland waters. Pays/Territoire Cabo Verde Type du document Législation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Boletim Oficial da República de Cabo Verde No. 42, 3 November 1997, pp. 599 and 600. Sujet Terre et sols Mot clé Gestion des zones côtières Planification environnementale Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol Autorisation/permis Infractions/sanctions Politique/planification Aire géographique Afrique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Atlantique Nord, Sahel, Petits états insulaires en développement, Afrique de l'Ouest Résumé This Decree-Law consists of 9 articles prohibiting sand extraction, exploitation, or transport from beaches, dunes and inland waters. An authorization may be issued, under the strict control of the competent authority, only if this is activity satisfies specific requirements. It also specifies sanctions to be paid by offenders in case of non-authorized sand exploitation. Texte intégral Portugais