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Environmental Protection (Prohibition of the open-burning of refuse and other regulations, 2020).

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Offences/penalties Right to clean/healthy environment Protection of environment Emissions Human rights
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations discipline the prohibition of open-burning and other combustible materials for the protection of the environment.During the period of public emergency, no person shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit open-burning of any refuse or combustible matter on any private or public land. A person that contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years.

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