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