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Decree No. 14865 of 2005 defining the requirements, conditions and mechanisms for offering contribution and shares for environmental activities carried out by non-profit organizations.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 29, 7 July 2005, 6 pp.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Inspection Pollution control Special fund
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 7 July 2005.
Abstract

The aim of this Decree is to regulate the activity of non-profit organizations in environment protection. This Decree is composed of 3 Chapters divided into 14 articles and 1 Annex. Chapter 1 deals with the following introductory provisions: (a) terms and definitions; (b) definition of requirements and conditions for obtainment of financial contribution from the Ministry of Environment for environmental activities carried out by non-profit organizations; and (c) conditions and requirements for obtainment of benefits and advantages for non-profit-making organizations. Chapter 2 provides for the following: (1) contributio mechanisms; (2) announcing and advertising information on the contribution and share through the issuance of a resolution from the Ministry of Environment setting out priorities, periods and the values of the share; (3) establishment of a committee to study and examine applications; (4) issuance of a resolution listing the organizations that should carry out the activities; (5) signature of a memorandum of understanding between the concerned organizations and the Director-General of Environment: (6) control of the activity by the Ministry; (7) delivery of the contribution; (8) mechanisms for the recovery of the contribution; and (9) objection right. Chapter 3 deals with general provisions.

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