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Introductory Law implementing the Federal Environment Protection Act (Cantonal Environment Protection Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Graubünden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Emissions Hazardous substances Soil pollution/quality Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 September 2002.
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Environment Protection Act of 7 October 1983. In particular, the present Law regulates the allocation of tasks between the local and cantonal authorities. The text consists of 61 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protection against emission (II); Hazardous substances (III); Waste disposal (IV); Soil pollution (V); Environmental disasters (VI); Jurisdiction (VII); Penalties (VIII); Final provisions (IX).

Full text
German
Website
www.gr.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection de l'environnement (Loi sur la protection de l'environnement, LPE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Precautionary principle, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Hazards, Subsidy/incentive, Expropriation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fees Ordinance for environment protection.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Royalties/fees, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cantonal Ordinance on environmental impact assessment.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cantonal Environment Protection Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2002 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Subsidy/incentive, Waste non-domestic sources, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX