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Law on environment (2016).

Country/Territory
Montenegro
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Access-to-information Access-to-justice Biodiversity Climate change Enforcement/compliance Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation EIA Energy conservation/energy production Soil pollution/quality Environmental planning Financing Hazardous substances Inspection Integrated management Monitoring Offences/penalties Pollution control Sustainable development Special fund Policy/planning Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law regulates the principles of environmental protection and sustainable development, instruments and measures for the protection of life and environment and sets the essential issues as regards the environment in general. Under the terms of this Law, environment is the physical space and air, land, water and sea, flora and fauna, including the climate factors, ionizing and non-ionizing radiations, noise and vibrations, as well as the environment created by man (constructions, cities and other settlements, cultural and historical heritage, infrastructural, industrial and other facilities).

Full text
Montenegrin
Website
www.mek.gov.me

References - Legislation

Repeals

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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