Act No. 20 prohibiting the discharge of hazardous substances into the sea.

This Act lays down rules on the discharge of hazardous substances into the sea. It consists of 6 Articles. Article 1 contains a general prohibition for Icelandic vessels from discharging, whether within or outside Icelandic jurisdiction, all types of substances or compounds that may be hazardous to marine life or human health. This includes all toxic substances, organic and inorganic, easily soluble and insoluble compounds of metals and non-metals, radioactive material, and explosives. The Government shall issue a regulation including all prohibited substances and containing further instructions on the implementation of the ban, as deemed necessary.