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Law No. 7 of 1982 on the protection of the environment.

Country/Territory
Libya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Authorization/permit Basic legislation Classification/declassification EIA Environmental planning Harbour Hazardous waste Inspection Institution Marine pollution Pollution control Waste disposal Emissions Policy/planning Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fisheries Mesh Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consists of 11 Chapters divided into 75 articles. Chapter I contains general provisions. Protection of the air is dealt in Chapter II. Protection of seas and marine resources is given in Chapter III. Protection of water resources is provided for in Chapter IV. Protection of food and foodstuffs is refered to in Chapter V. Chapter VI deals with environment saving. Chapter VII addresses the protection against common diseases. Chapter VIII relates to the protection of soil and plants. Protection of wildlife is given in Chapter IX. Transitional provisions are contained in Chapter X. Offences and penalties are given in Chapter XI. This Law provides for the protection of the environment from pollution including air, water, soil and food (art. 2). All concerned authorities shall adopt all best ways and methods for the protection of the environment (art. 6). Article 7 establishes the Technical Centre for the Protection of the Environment with the competence to lay down plans and programmes related to environment, environment protection, cooperation with international organizations in removing the causes of pollution, issuing permits, updating international agreements and treaties concerning environment, and to EIA. The Centre shall have the right to inspect concerned agencies and offices (art. 8). Article 17 provides for the control on the emission of smog generated by vehicles. Fishing gear and fishing methods, definition of meshes, and protected species are specified in articles 19-21. Provisions on pollution caused by ships and by oil are defined in articles 22 and 23. Concerned authorities shall define the list of ports for receiving waste disposal (art. 28). The Control Guide shall have the right to inspect ships (art. 32). It shall be prohibited to throw or drain waste and radioactivity materials in the sea (arts. 34-37).

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Law No. 15 of 2003 on the protection and improvement of the environment.

Legislation | Libya | 2003

Keyword: Sustainable development, Public health, Protection of environment, Pesticides, Agricultural land, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Framework law, Environmental planning, Air quality/air pollution, EIA, Marine pollution, Protection of habitats, Waste disposal, Registration, Biodiversity, Coastal zone management, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Policy/planning, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Vending, Erosion, Desertification, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Hazards, Animal health, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Vaccination, Certification, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Biotechnology, Plant production, Marine area, Oil, Oil pollution, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Waste prevention, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable use, Potable water, Recycling/reuse, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Birds, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX