Decree No. 167 of 2017 to determine the minutes of application of Article 20 of the Law on Environmental Protection No.444 of 2002.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Tax/levy Subsidy/incentive Business/industry/corporations Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fiscal and market measures

Geographical area

Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Decree consisting of 10 articles aims at establishing the percentage of tax reduction for a number of activities aimed at protecting the environment. In details explains (i) tax cuts for environmental industry activities that meet all standards and conditions; (ii) tax cuts for spending aimed at environmental protection and sustainable conservation; (iii) reduction of custom tariffs on environmentally friendly goods. Articles 5 and 8 deal with measures and procedural matters to take advantage of the tax reduction.

Full text

Arabic

Website

www.legallaw.ul.edu.lb

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No.444 of 2002 on environmental protection.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2002

Keyword: Protection of environment, Biodiversity, Desertification, Hazards, Framework law, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Special fund, EIA, Marine pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution, Liability/compensation, Integrated management, Tourism, Policy/planning, Marine area, Soil pollution/quality, Erosion, Agricultural land, Authorization/permit, Hazardous waste, Territorial sea, Public health, Surface water, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Wetlands, National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX