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Decree-Law No. 69/97 prohibiting sand extraction from beaches, dunes and inland waters.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Decree-Law consists of 9 articles prohibiting sand extraction, exploitation, or transport from beaches, dunes and inland waters. An authorization may be issued, under the strict control of the competent authority, only if this is activity satisfies specific requirements. It also specifies sanctions to be paid by offenders in case of non-authorized sand exploitation.
Date of text
Notes
This Decree-Law revokes all contrary provisions, in particular Decree-Law No. 104/80 (except articles 5, point 2 and 7, point 3).
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Boletim Oficial da República de Cabo Verde No. 42, 3 November 1997, pp. 599 and 600.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei nº 69/97: proibe a extracção e a exploração da areia nas dunas, nas praias e nas águas interiores, com excepção dos casos devidamente autorizados.