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Environment Protection Enactment 2002

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Territorial subdivision
Sabah
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Enactment to make provisions relating to the protection of environment and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Sea, Water
Keyword
Marine pollution Basic legislation Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Environmental planning Special fund Court/tribunal Offences/penalties Dispute settlement Land-use planning Soil conservation/soil improvement Waste disposal Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Institution
Geographical area
Asia, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act constitutes the legislative framework in matter of environmental protection within the State of Sabah. Part II of the Act is devoted to the setting up of the Environment Protection Council whose functions shall be to advise the State Government on matters relevant to the implementation of these provisions. On the other side, Part IV of the Act provides for the establishment of the Environment Protection Fund. Further provisions as regards public servants and administration competent in

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Conservation of Environment Enactment 1996 (No. 14 of 1996).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1996 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, EIA, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX