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Act on combating Oil Pollution on Land of 1974.

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974 (1989)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Oil International trade Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Hazards Institution Policy/planning Oil pollution Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act prescribes measures to prevent or combat oil pollution caused to soil, water and plant and animal life by the spillage of crude oil products derived from it, including waste. A person who stores large quantities of oil shall acquire equipment and materials to combat oil pollution. The Ministry of Environment shall be the main authority for purposes of this Act. The Act furthermore defines various duties of persons who manage or possess oil and local authorities in case of accidents involving oil and defines offences.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree on combating oil pollution on land (No. 977 of 1974).

Legislation | Finland | 1974

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Hazards, Policy/planning, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Act on Oil Pollution Response (No. 1673 of 2009).

Legislation | Finland | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Hazards, Institution, Oil pollution, Environmental planning, Early warning system, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX