Law on natural resource tax.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control Environmental fees/charges Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

The objectives of the Law on natural resource tax is to limit mismanagement of natural resources and environmental pollution, as well as to accumulate means for the funding of environmental protection measures. It includes payment for the utilization of natural resources and environmental pollution within set limits and fines on pollution and utilization exceeding the limit. The respective limits of pollution and utilization of resources are determined by the Environmental Protection Committee of the Republic of Latvia and approved by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Latvia.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 270 regarding validation of the Regulation on the procedures for application of natural resources tax relief to undertakings (companies) implementing a voluntary programme for management of packaging waste.

Legislation | Latvia | 2002

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law "On natural resources tax".

Legislation | Latvia | 1995 (2004)

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Mining, Local government, Tax/levy, Minerals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Natural Resources Tax Law (2005)

Legislation | Latvia | 2005 (2016)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Tax/levy, Pollution control, Environmental fees/charges, Ozone layer, Emissions, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Hazardous waste, Governance, Procedural matters, Mining, Sustainable development, Minerals, Coal, Waste disposal, Radiation, Hazardous substances, Waste management, Freshwater resources management, Water desalination, Water abstraction, Water charges, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX