Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
An Act to provide for the prevention, control and reduction of pollution in the Territorial Waters of Sri Lanka or any other Maritime Zone, its fore-shore and the Coastal Zone of Sri Lanka and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Institution Effluent waste water/discharge Erosion Navigation Oil pollution Liability/compensation Inspection Access-to-information Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Southern Asia
Abstract
The Act, consisting of 60 sections divided into XI Parts, provide for the prevention, control and reduction of pollution in the Territorial Waters of Sri Lanka or any other Maritime Zone, its fore-shore and the Coastal Zone of Sri Lanka and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. It provides for the following sectors: Establishment of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (Part I); Function of the Authority (Part II); Establishment of Marine Environmental Council (Part III);
Full text
English
References – Legislation
Repeals
Marine Pollution Prevention Act 1981 (No. 59 of 1981).
Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1981 | Repealed
Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Erosion, Navigation, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Inspection, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Implemented by
Marine Environmental Protection (Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2016.
Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2016
Keyword: Marine pollution, Offences/penalties, Navigation, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Marine protected areas, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
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