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Order No. 170 prohibiting the discharge of pollutant wastes into coastal lakes.

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Order prohibits the discharge of pollutant wastes into coastal lakes. It consists of 5 articles establishing the aforementioned prohibition in order to preserve natural fishery resources for artisanal and industrial fishing activity. It prescribes controls to be carried out by Sudepe services and lays down sanctions to be paid by offenders, in compliance with article 58 of Decree-Law No. 221 of 28 February 1967.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra13249.pdf
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the date of publication.
Notes
This Order revokes all contrary provisions, in particular Order No. 521 of 31 August 1970.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Legislação Federal de Meio Ambiente, Vol. II, Brasília 1996, pp. 731 and 732.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Decree-Law No. 221 promoting and protecting fishing activity.