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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