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Invasive Alien Species Act (No. 78 of 2004).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Forestry, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Alien species International trade Processing/handling Transport/storage Offences/penalties Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Act prohibits the raising, planting, storing or carrying, importing, etc. of invasive alien species (IAS) in order to prevent adverse effects on ecosystems, human safety, agriculture, forestry and fisheries. The Act consists of 6 Chapters divided into 36 articles.

Full text
English/Japanese
Website
www.env.go.jp; http

References - Legislation

Amends

Basic Environmental Law (Law No. 91 of 1993).

Legislation | Japan | 1993

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Air quality/air pollution, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Environmental planning, Recycling/reuse, Waste management, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX