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Chapter 5 of Title 29 of the Chuuk State Code - Environmental Improvement Tax.

Country/Territory
Micronesia, Fed. States
Territorial subdivision
Chuuk
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Environmental fees/charges Recycling/reuse
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Chapter imposes an environmental tax on the first-time sale of metal cans that may be instrumental in littering. All persons who sell beverages in metal cans shall keep accurate records of all sales and all taxes collected. The Chapter also provides for a collection and recycling programme for such polluting materials.

Full text
English
Website
fsmlaw.org