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Law No. IX-1005 “On state control over environmental protection.

Country/Territory
Lithuania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Environmental standards Polluter pays principle Emissions EIA Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 January 2003.
Abstract

This Law establishes the public control over the state of the environment by institutions and officials, defines legal status thereof, the legal basis of activity and the basic principles, organization of activities, and regulates the process of state environmental control. It determines environmentally harmful activities as those, exceeding established environmental standards and rates, which cause negative environmental impact, performed by natural and legal persons. Authorized public official

Full text
Lithuanian
Website
e-seimas.lrs.lt

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. XIII-1322 amending Law No. IX-1005 “On state control over environmental protection.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2018

Keyword: Environmental standards, Polluter pays principle, EIA, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XIII-772 amending Law No. IX-1005 “On state control over environmental protection.

Legislation | Lithuania | 2017

Keyword: Institution, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX