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Act on the protection of the ozone layer.

Country/Territory
Slovakia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws 321 of 2012 
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Ozone layer Pollution control Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Access-to-information Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 November 2012.
Abstract

This Act, which is composed of 19 articles and three Annexes, lays down: (a) obligations of legal entities and natural persons involved in the handling of substances that contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer; (b) details on issuing certificates of proficiency and competence of persons on the issue of expertise; (c) method of dealing with controlled substances; (d) the competence of state administration; (e) liability for violation of the obligations established by this Act.

Full text
Slovak
Website
www.zakonypreludi.sk

References - Legislation

Amends

Act no. 134/1992 on the State Administration of Air Protection.

Legislation | Slovakia | 1992 (1996)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 283/1998 of the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic implementing Act concerning protection of Earth ozone layer and amending the Act No. 455/1991 Coll. concerning small business (Act on Small Business) as amended.

Legislation | Slovakia | 1998

Keyword: Ozone layer, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX