Section 44: Regulation on Marine Pollution

(1) The Agency may make such regulations with the approval of the Minister and not inconsistent with this Act for such provisions as it considers appropriate in relation to :
(a) the dumping of ship and shore generated waste in Nigerian waters; and
(b) removal of wrecks which constitute navigation risks and which is a threat to the marine environment.
(2) In making such regulations, the Agency shall take into account the need to give effect to provisions which are contained in any international convention or agreement which Nigeria is a party.
(3) The regulations may provide that where a person contravenes a requirement under the regulations he is guilty of an offence and is liable:
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the amount as may be determined by the Agency; or
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine not exceeding the amount as may be determined by the Agency or to both statutory maximum.