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Act on environmental permits of livestock (No. 1486 of 2009).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Soil pollution/quality Monitoring Authorization/permit Environmental standards Emissions Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Standards Protection of environment Animal production Poultry Swine Ranching/captive breeding Hygiene/sanitary procedures Slaughtering Protected area Protection of habitats Wild fauna Wild flora Birds
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Ministry of Environment and Food can lay down transitional rules.
Abstract

This Act ensures safeguarding and preventing pollution in livestock production. It includes properties on which there are more than 3 animals, livestock holdings with associated stables and the like, manures and silage storage facilities and other fixed structures dedicated to the keeping of animals. Establishment of properties with more than 15 animal are not allowed if the stables are within less than 300 meters from protected habitats such as lakes and internationally protected areas (environment conservation); stable facilities for animal husbandry of more than 3 animals must not be established within a restricted distance from watercourses, roads and properties and registered for submission to local authorities. The local municipality may grant authorization for the establishment, expansion or modification of livestock, provided restrictions on pigs, hens and chickens’ weight and use are observed. Applications for these permissions are approved upon observance of regulations in this Act.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

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Amends

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Order No. 764 on commercial keeping of livestock, manure, silage.

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending Nature Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 484 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Hazardous substances, Water supply, Flood, Freshwater resources management, National parks, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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