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Law No. 21 of 2007 on the control of substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Internal trade International trade Pollution control Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The purpose of this Law is to prevent emissions of substances that result in depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer. This Law forbids the import and export of controlled substances and materials and the cross-recycled materials except in case of possess of a licence. The Law sets forth the conditions to obtain this licence. The Secretary General of the Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves shall publish the quantities allowed for the import of controlled substances. The inspection procedure and the penalties are stated in the text.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moe.gov.qa

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Law No.19 of 2015 issuing the Unified Law (Regulation) of the Gulf Cooperation Council for the Arab States on the Control of Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Legislation | Qatar | 2015

Keyword: Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX