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Hazardous Incidents Act.

Country/Territory
Liechtenstein
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt, No. 47, 2 June 1992, 7 pp.
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act shall protect human beings, animals, plants and their communities and living space, the soil and water, as well as buildings against damages inflicted by major accidents. In case of such accidents the dangers and consequences for human beings, animals and the environment shall be limited to a mere minimum. The text consists of 18 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Precautions (II); Safety measures (III); Managing major accidents (IV); Organization (V); Final provisions (VI).

Full text
German
Website
www.gesetze.li

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance relating to the Hazardous Incidents Act.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 1998 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environment Protection Act (USG).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, EIA, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX