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Act No. 40 on fire management and prevention against wildfires.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems, General
Keyword
Public health Protection of environment Forestry protection measures Forest fires Hazards Risk assessment/management Liability/compensation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Repeals Law No. 61/1992 on prescribed burning and widespread fire management.
Abstract

The objective of the present Act is to protect the environment and people's health by preventing pollution from prescribed burning, other wildfires, and widespread fire management. Additionally, it is also the goal of the Act to ensure safety and protection of life and property. Prescribed burning is prohibited, but residents or landowners in legally designated areas where agriculture is practiced are permitted to burn their land according to a written permit from the district commissioner, provided that the purpose is justified and clear benefits for agriculture or animal husbandry are evident.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is