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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