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Law No. 514-IQ industrial and consumer waste.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Basic legislation Waste disposal Hazardous substances Recycling/reuse Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Waste management
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force from the date of its official publication.
Abstract

The present Law determines state policy in the sphere of environmental protection against industrial and consumer waste, reduction of hazardous impact of the aforesaid substances, ensuring ecological balance, use of waste as utility waste and regulates relations connected with waste, except for noxious gases, polluted water and nuclear waste. The Act consists of 5 Sections composed of 24 articles. Section 1 (arts. 1-6) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 7-14) regards requirements for carrying out activity connected with waste. Section 3 (arts. 15-17) regards control of activity connected with waste. Section 4 (arts. 18-21) regards economic regulation of activity connected with waste. Section 5 (arts. 22-24) lays down final provisions.

Full text
Russian/Azerbaijani
Website
e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No. 419/ü of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources on inventory rules and classification system for wastes incurred during the production process.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2003

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Inventory, Monitoring, Risk assessment/management, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 692-IQD amending the legislative acts implementing the Law No. 514-IQ on industrial and consumer waste.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999 (2000)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Soil pollution/quality, Pollution control, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 185 on responsibilities regarding waste collection, waste utilization and waste disposal

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2008

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Waste disposal, Waste management, Environmental fees/charges, Polluter pays principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 13 on approval of rules on inventory of wastes arising from production process.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2008

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Inventory, Monitoring, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 167 on approval of rules regarding transboundary transportation of hazardous wastes.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2008

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste management, Risk assessment/management, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 41 on approval of rules for hazardous waste permit.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2003

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Hazardous waste, Risk assessment/management, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transboundary movement of waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 228 on approval of rules regarding storage of hazardous wastes.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2016

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Processing/handling, Hazardous waste, Inventory, Monitoring, Precautionary principle, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 74 on approval of rules regarding decontamination of urban land in accordance with ecological, hygienic and sanitary standards and handling, storage and disposal of domestic waste.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2005

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inspection, Solid waste, Urban land, Transport/storage, Registration, Risk assessment/management, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 262-IIQD amending the relevant legislative acts in connection with the implementation of the Law No. 109-IIQ on protecting the atmosphere.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Public health, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Liability/compensation, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 102-VIQD amending the Law on industrial and consumer waste, Law on wildlife, Law on ecological safety, Law on water economy of municipalities, and Law on access to environmental information.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2020

Keyword: Access-to-information, Effluent waste water/discharge, EIA, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX