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Law No. ZR-188 on purposeful use of environmental fees paid by polluters.

Country/Territory
Armenia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Environmental fees/charges Polluter pays principle Soil rehabilitation
Geographical area
Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 January 2002.
Abstract

The purpose of this Law shall be to establish purposeful use of environmental fees paid by polluting enterprises by municipalities on which territory the aforesaid polluters are located. Environmental fees paid by polluting enterprises shall be used locally in accordance with the Programme approved by the head of local administration. The programme shall include the following arrangements: (a) rehabilitation of soil, forests, waterbodies, and also restoration of animal and vegetable kingdoms; and (b) protection of public health.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.parliament.am

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. ZR-281 amending Law No. ZR-188 on purposeful use of environmental fees paid by polluters.

Legislation | Armenia | 2001

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. HO-190-N amending Law No. ZR-188 on purposeful use of environmental fees paid by polluters.

Legislation | Armenia | 2018

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Polluter pays principle, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Waste management, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX