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Law "On natural resources tax".

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources
Keyword
Environmental fees/charges Environmental standards Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Polluter pays principle Pollution control Mining Local government Tax/levy Minerals
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 January 1996.
Abstract

This Law shall be applicable to mining, extraction of mineral resources and, in particular of natural gas, emission of pollutants to environment, economic activities related to the aforesaid operations, use of hazardous substances, including hazardous packaging materials. The scope of this Law shall be to reduce negative environmental impact and to introduce ecofriendly technologies and production processes. Natural resources tax revenues shall be accredited on special environmental protection a

Full text
Russian
Website
latvia.news-city.info

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law on natural resource tax.

Legislation | Latvia | 1990

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 244 regarding validation of the Regulation on the procedures for calculation and payment of natural resources tax.

Legislation | Latvia | 2002

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Recycling/reuse, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending Law "On natural resources tax".

Legislation | Latvia | 2008

Keyword: Groundwater, Potable water, Beverages, Processing/handling, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending Law "On natural resources tax".

Legislation | Latvia | 2007

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX