Act no. 167/2008 on the prevention of ecological damage.

Subject

Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Liability/compensation Polluter pays principle Protection of habitats Data collection/reporting Soil pollution/quality Freshwater pollution Groundwater Surface water Pollution control Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna Wild flora

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Act enters into force on the 90th day after the day of publication in the Collection of Laws.

Abstract

This Act establishes, in accordance with the legislation of the European Community, rights and obligations of persons for the prevention of ecological damage and its remedy, occurring or threatening protected species of wild fauna or wild flora in natural habitats, water or soil. The Act applies to ecological damage or imminent threat of its occurrence, caused by the operations listed in Annex 1 or by operational activities not listed in Annex 1 but specified in art. 5 point 2.

Full text

Czech

Website

www.podnikame.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Forest Act No. 289/1995.

Legislation | Czechia | 1995 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Classification/declassification, Policy/planning, Timber extraction/logging, Protection forest, Forest service/forest officers, Institution, Afforestation/reforestation, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act No. 254/2001.

Legislation | Czechia | 2001 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Institution, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Flood, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act no. 334/1992 on the protection of agricultural land.

Legislation | Czechia | 1992 (2023)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Cultural heritage, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Czech National Council Act no. 114/1992 on the Protection of Nature and the Landscape.

Legislation | Czechia | 1992 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Special fund, Wild flora, Ecosystem preservation, Expropriation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree on identification and fixing of ecological damage to soil.

Legislation | Czechia | 2009

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the method of assessing the risk of environmental damage and further conditions of financial security.

Legislation | Czechia | 2011

Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Hazards, Early warning system, EIA, Financing, Hazardous substances, Precautionary principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX