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Law on access to environmental information (2002).

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Access-to-information Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), 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 regulates relations originating from timely reception from state executive bodies and local self-government, as well as from officials of complete and reliable information on the state of environment and use of natural resources. The document consists of 13 Articles Art. 1 introduces the main concepts. Article 2 regards legislation of access to environmental information. Article 3 classifies the types of environmental information. Article 4 regards the right to have access to env

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 60 on approval of rules regarding analysis, storage, updating, registration and implementation of environmental information.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2003

Keyword: Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Protected area, Monitoring, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 93 on upgrading environmental information through public communication instruments.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2003

Keyword: Access-to-information, Capacity building, Data collection/reporting, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX