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Decree No. 45/2006 approving the Regulation for the prevention of marine pollution.

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This Decree, consisting of 8 Chapters, approves the Regulation for the prevention of marine pollution and environmental protection of the coastal areas in order to protect the marine and fresh water ecosystems. This Regulation aims to prevent marine pollution caused by vessels, platforms, or any other polluting infrastructure which illegally perform any discharge into the waters (including inland waters), of waste waters, residues, or any polluting substance. Sanctions for illegal activity are p
Title
Decree No. 45/2006 approving the Regulation for the prevention of marine pollution.
Country
Mozambique
Type of document
Regulation
Date of text
2006
Data source
FAO, FAOLEX
Glossary term(s)
coastal ecosystem
ECOLEX region
Africa
Eastern Africa
Least Developed Countries
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX
Attached files
PDF icon http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/moz111422.pdf
Link to full text
http://www.legis-palop.org
Repeals
Decree No. 495/73 establishing sanitary measures in order to prevent the pollution of both sea and coastal water.
Implements
Act No. 20/97 approving the Environment Act.