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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.

Implemented by: Regional Decree No. 18/98/A regulating the approval of coastal zone management plans. (1998-10-23)
Implemented by: Regional Decree No. 14/96/A adopting to the Autonomous Region of Azores Decree-Law No. 219/94 (on the coastal zone management plan). (1996-06-17)
Implemented by: Regional Decree No. 28/96/A amending Regional Decree No. 14/96/A adopting to the Autonomous Region of Azores Decree-Law No. 219/94 (regulating the approval of coastal zone management plans). (1996-10-14)
Repealed by: Decree-Law No. 159/2012 regulating the implementation of coastal zone management plans and establishing offences and penalties applicable for illegal activity. (2012-07-24)

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