Decree-Law No. 309/93 regulating the approval of coastal zone management plans.

This Decree-Law regulates the approval of coastal zone management plans. It consists of 19 articles and 2 Annexes dealing with the requirements to be satisfied by the aforementioned plans (called POOC) in compliance with the preservation of marine habitat, valorization of existing coastal zone resources and conservation of environmental and landscape values. This Decree-Law lists the requirements of coastal zones classified as bathing areas (in compliance with attached Annex I), specifying elements that such POOC must contain, responsibility and composition of the competent authorities, private use, controls, contraventions, etc. Annex II deals with soil occupation, bathing recreational facilities, etc.