Section 567: Prohibition of dumping.––The dumping of wastes or other matter prescribed as such is — Pakistan Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 2001

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567. Prohibition of dumping.––The dumping of wastes or other matter prescribed as such is prohibited and any person acting in contravention of this section shall be liable to imprisonment which shall not be less than two years and fine which may extend to one million US dollars.

Effective date: 2001-01-01

Related sections

Section 566: Pollution from shipping casualties Section 568: Permits for dumping Section 565: Reception facilities for noxious liquid substances in Pakistan.––The Federal Section 569: Prohibition of loading without permit Section 564: Oil reception facilities at ports in Pakistan Section 570: Exemption.––The provisions of sections 567 and 568 shall not apply when, for security

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