Decree-Law No. 2/2002 regulating sand extraction activities in marine costal zones and inland waters.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Decree-Law, composed of 21 articles, prohibits sand extraction from beaches, dunes, inland waters, coastal waters, and territorial sea (up to 10 meters depth). The Decree-Law forbids as well sand exploitation and transport. In particular, the Decree-Law regulates the licence regime and applicable sanctions and penalties.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force immediately.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Boletim Oficial da República, I Série, No. 2, 21 January 2002, pp. 42-44.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-lei n.º 2/2002: proibe a extração de areias nas dunas, nas praias, nas águas interiores.