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Law No. 15 of 2003 on the protection and improvement of the environment.

Country/Territory
Libya
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 4, 16 August 2003, 37 pp.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Sustainable development Public health Protection of environment Pesticides Agricultural land Fertilizers/nutrients Pollution control Emissions Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Framework law Environmental planning Air quality/air pollution EIA Marine pollution Protection of habitats Waste disposal Registration Biodiversity Coastal zone management Genetically modified organism (GMO) Policy/planning Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Food quality control/food safety Vending Erosion Desertification Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Hazards Animal health Internal trade International trade Transport/storage Pests/diseases Slaughtering Vaccination Certification Plant protection Planting material/seeds Biotechnology Plant production Marine area Oil Oil pollution Waste non-domestic sources Waste management Waste prevention Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Sustainable use Potable water Recycling/reuse Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Birds Wild fauna
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 16 August 2003.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 79 articles divided in XII Chapters aims to (i) achieve control over the environment with the aim of protecting and improving it (including water, soil and food) from pollution; (ii) find appropriate methods to measure pollution and work to maintain the environmental balance; (iii) improve the framework and conditions of life through fighting the pollution; (iv) develop practical plans and programs in the sector; and (v) achieve sustainable development, make use of natural resources and work to make the best use of them. Are called to protect the environment and are held directly responsible in case of damage caused to it (i) the General People's Committees; (ii) The Basic Peoples Congresses; (iii) popular committees of institutions, bodies, interests, and companies, whether public or private, national or foreign; and (iv) individuals. Concerned Authorities shall take into consideration the environmental equilibrium and EIA as specified in article 5. The Authority responsible for monitoring the protection and improvement of the environment shall undertake the following tasks and propose plans and programmes for: environment; pollution control; cooperation with the International Authorities on pollution control; education in environment protection; control and protection of water resources; issuance of licences; registration of all chemical materials that may cause pollution; environmental disasters; preparation of necessary legislation for the protection of the environment; research and inspection (art.6). The competent authority, in return for the services and consulting works provided to others, shall charge fees determined by a decision of the supervising authority. Article 9 provides for the establishment of the Environmental Police with the competence to inspect on the environment. The Law is divided as follows General Provision (Articles 1 – 8); Air Pollution (Articles 10 – 17); Protection of Sea and Marine wealth (Articles 18 – 38); Protection of Water Sources (Articles 39 – 47); Protection of Foodstuffs (Articles 48 – 50); Environmental Hygiene (Article 51); Protection from Common Animal Diseases (Article 52); Protection of Soil and Plants (Article 53 – 55); Protection of Wildlife (Article 56 – 57); Biological Safety (Article 58 – 63); Penalties (Articles 64 – 76); Final Provisions (Articles 77 – 79).

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 7 of 1982 on the protection of the environment.

Legislation | Libya | 1982

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, EIA, Environmental planning, Harbour, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Institution, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Emissions, Policy/planning, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX