Persons responsible for such discharges are subject to penalties, including criminal penalties, that must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
Selliste saasteainete merreheitmise eest vastutavate isikute suhtes kohaldatakse karistusi, sealhulgas kriminaalkaristusi, mis peavad olema tõhusad, proportsionaalsed ja hoiatavad.