Law No. 50/2006 approving the framework of environmental offences. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Environmental fees/charges Environmental planning Environmental standards Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Special fund Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Law is composed of 71 articles structured in four main parts. It provides a legal framework applicable to environmental crimes. In particular, it defines he responsibilities, sanctions and penalties, crimes prescriptions, trial procedures. Moreover, it institutes a national cadastre on environmental crimes and a special Fund for Environmental Interventions. Finally, it regulates the general competences of the General Inspector for Environment. Full text Portuguese Website dre.pt References - Legislation Implemented by Regional Legislative Decree No. 10/2014/A establishing protecting measures to reduce the consumption of plastic bags. Legislation | Portugal | 2014 Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Tax/levy, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 114/2015 amending 50/2006 approving the framework of environmental crimes. Legislation | Portugal | 2015 Keyword: Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Special fund, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX