Marine Pollution Prevention Act 1981

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

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. This Act may be cited as the Marine Pollution Pre-vention Act, No. 59 of 1981, and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may appoint by Order published in the Gazette (hereinafter referred to as the “appointed date”).

Part I

Establishment of the Marine Pollution Prevention Authority

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Part II

Prevention of Poollution—-Criminal Liability

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Part III

Prevention of Pollution—Crvil Liability

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Part IV

Preventive Measures Against Pollution

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Part V

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Part VI

Manivtim® Casualties

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Part VU

Implementation of International Conventions

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Part VII

Miscellaneous Provisions

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