Decree No. 717 of 1998 to provide for ecological damage insurance. Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Pollution control Non-governmental entity Liability/compensation Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree will come into force on 1 January, 1999. Abstract Private companies that meet the requirements set out in article 1 of this Decree shall be liable to comply with obligations indicated in section 2 of the Act to provide for insurance of ecological damage. Certain activities that may comport ecological damage are excluded from the list of activities that such private associations may cover by insurance. Regional Environment Centres shall marginally control the activities of the companies. (4 articles) Full text English/Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Act No. 81 of 1998 to provide for ecological damage insurance. Legislation | Finland | 1998 (2009) Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle Source: FAO, FAOLEX