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Environment Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2013 Pos. 1232
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Pollution control Environmental planning Liability/compensation Institution Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Sustainable development Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 1 October 2001.
Abstract

This Act lays down the general principles of environment protection in Poland, creates a framework for administration, planning and decision-making at the national level, and regulates various matters related to environment protection. These matters include: general provisions (sec. 1); protection of environmental resources, i.e. air, water, land, noise pollution, electro-magnetic pollution, animals and plants (sec. 2); pollution prevention (sec. 3); serious breakdowns (sec. 4); financial and le

Full text
Polish/English
Website
isip.sejm.gov.pl