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Act No. 5.357 establishing sanctions to be paid for liquid, oils, or toxic residues wasted by vessels or establishments into the brazilian waters.

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Act establishes sanctions to be paid for liquid, oils, or toxic residues wasted by vessels or establishments into the brazilian waters. It consists of 6 articles prohibiting every toxic discharge by national or foreign vessels and establishments within 6 nautical miles of the internal and marine waters. This Act also lists the amount of the aforementioned sanctions.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra14185.pdf
Web site
http://www.terravista.pt
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of publication.
Notes
This Act revokes all contrary provisions.
Repealed
Yes
Publication reference
Legislação Federal de Meio Ambiente, Vol. II, Brasília 1996, p. 1049.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Repealed by
Law No. 9.966 providing for the prevention, control and monitoring of pollution caused by the release of oil and other harmful or dangerous substances in waters under national jurisdiction and other measures.