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.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Law establishes a control system, prohibiting toxic wastes discharge by vessels or establishments into the waters under Brazilian jurisdiction. It consists of 6 Chapters establishing the basic principles to be satisfied in order to transport and discharge oil, harmful substance or toxic waste from harbours, port facilities, platforms and vessels into the waters under Brazilian jurisdiction. This Act is divided as follows: Definition and classification (chap. 1); Systems of prevention control and combat the pollution (chap. 2); Transport of harmful substances (chap. 3); Prohibition of oil and toxic waste discharge (chap. 4); Sanctions and penalties (chap. 5); Final provisions (chap. 6).
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Long title of text
Lei N 9.966, de 28 de Abril de 2000. Disp e sobre a preven o, o controle e a fiscaliza o da polui o causada por lan amento de leo e outras subst ncias nocivas ou perigosas em guas sob jurisdi o nacional e d outras provid ncias.
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Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force 90 days after the date of publication.
Notes
This Law repeals article 14 of Law No. 6.938 of 31 August 1981.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei nº 9.966 - Dispõe sobre a prevenção, o controle e a fiscalização da poluição causada por lançamento de óleo e outras substâncias nocivas ou perigosas em águas sob jurisdição nacional e dá outras providências.
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