Implementing Ordinance on the control of excessive air pollution (Smog Ordinance). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Nidwalden Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Air quality/air pollution Inspection Pollution control Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 15 February 2009. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Cantonal Environment Protection Law of 26 January 2005. Article 1 establishes that the purpose of the Ordinance is to ensure that efficient measures shall be implemented in case of excessive air pollution. The text consists of 11 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Measures in case of excessive air pollution (II); Final provision s (IIII). Full text German Website www.nw.ch References - Legislation Implements Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on environment protection (Cantonal Environment Protection Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2011) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Air quality/air pollution, EIA, Noise pollution, Radiation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX