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Act amending the Act on prevention of marine pollution by vessels.

Country
Poland
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Act lays down provisions concerning prevention of sea from polluting substances like oil and harmful liquid substances defined in Annexes I and II to Marpol Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes. In particular, the present Act establishes penal provisions for removing from vessels polluting substances in the amount or form which may cause deterioration of water quality, threat to life or health of human or destruction of marine fauna and flora.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/pol113826.pdf
Web site
http://isap.sejm.gov.pl
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 7 October 2011.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Journal of Laws 2011 No. 185 Pos. 1094
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
Yes
Original title
Ustawa o zmianie ustawy o zapobieganiu zanieczyszczeniu morza przez statki.
Amends
Act on prevention of marine pollution by vessels.
Implements
Directive 2009/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements.