Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act (No. 2 of 1998). Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act, (No. 22 of 1992) to increase penalties for environmental offences; to expand powers of the Department of the Environment to control pollution; to provide for enforcement orders; and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Soil pollution/quality Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings EIA Enforcement/compliance Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Americas, Central America, Small Island Developing States Abstract Part IX is entitled " Averments and proof of the Documents in proceedings under this Act". It prescribes certain averments and statements as prima facie evidence of the matters stated therein under. Part X carries the title "Enforcement notices and cessation orders" and makes provision for the serving of enforcement notices by the Department on persons contravening provisions of the Act or any conditions attached to a licence. Appeal against such notices may be initiated with the Supreme Court. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Environmental Protection Act, 1992. Legislation | Belize | 1992 (1998) Keyword: Basic legislation, Erosion, Pollution control, Institution, EIA, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Cleaning agents/detergents, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX