Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act [Chapter 20:03].

Country/Territory: Zimbabwe
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1971 (2001)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for the prevention and control of the pollution of the atmosphere; to provide for the establishment of an Air Pollution Advisory Board and to confer functions and powers on such Board; and for matters incidental to the foregoing.

Subject: Air & atmosphere
Keyword: Air quality/air pollution Emissions Institution Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area: Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations

Abstract: This Act establishes the Air Pollution Advisory Board. The Board shall advise the Minister on all matters relating to the control, abatement and prevention of air pollution and carry out other functions specified in section 4. Sections 5 to 14 concern the control of noxious and offensive gases by the declaration by the Minister of control areas and registration certificates to be issued to premises and specified processes. Sections 15 to 34 concern the control of pollution by smoke, dust or fumes from internal combustion engines. Section 35 concerns the disclosure of information and section 36 prohibits the obstruction of enforcement officers.
Full text: English
Website: www.parlzim.gov.zw

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27].

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2002 (2005)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Monitoring, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Registration, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Early warning system, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, EIA, Hazards, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Expropriation, Weeds, Alien species, Pesticides, Biodiversity, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Wetlands, Basin/catchment/watershed, Ecosystem preservation, Ex-situ conservation, Protection of habitats, Genetic resources, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX