Decree No. 495/73 establishing sanitary measures in order to prevent the pollution of both sea and coastal water.
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Decree establishes protective measures in order to prevent marine and coastal pollution. It prohibits (except if extraordinarly authorized) any discharge into the contiguous zone or territorial waters (including inland waters), of waste waters, residues, or any polluting substance. Sanctions for illegal activity are prescribed in the text.
Attached files
Date of text
Notes
This Decree repeals Order No. 23.343 of 3 May 1968.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Boletim Oficial No. 123 (I-series), 20 October 1973, pp. 1179 and 1180.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto n. 495/73 - Determina várias medidas de protecção contra a poluição das aguas, praias e margens no Ultramar.