Law No. 2526 on the establishment and operation of industrial units. Country/Territory Greece Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 159, Part I, 8 August 1997, pp 6381-6393. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Authorization/permit Energy conservation/energy production Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette except for the provisions of articles 1 and 9 which, unless otherwise specified, shall enter into force one month after. Abstract Aim of the present law is to modernize the existing provisions as well as to simplify the procedures for the installation and operation of industrial units. Also, it seeks to bring into line the industrial development with the protection of the environment. According to the provisions of this law, any establishment (except of those described in article 5) must obtain a license to operate. Detailed procedures on licensing are set in the text of the law. Full text Greek Website www.et.gr References - Legislation Implemented by Ministerial Decision No. F15/5242/248 establishing the documentation needed for granting license to establish industrial units, in accordance with Law No. 2526/97. Legislation | Greece | 1998 Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Energy conservation/energy production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. F15/5239/245 establishing the documentation needed for obtaining a license for the activities prescribed in Law No. 2526/97. Legislation | Greece | 1998 Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Energy conservation/energy production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. F15/5241/247 establishing the documentation needed for granting special license to establish industrial units, in accordance with provisions of article 4, Law No. 2526/97. Legislation | Greece | 1998 Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Energy conservation/energy production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. F15/5240/246 establishing a Declaration Form to be filled out by applicants, in accordance with provisions of article 5, Law No. 2526/97. Legislation | Greece | 1998 Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Energy conservation/energy production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX