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Law on the protection against light pollution.

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Pollution control Protection of habitats Public health Sustainable development Monitoring Inspection Offences/penalties Protection of environment Wild fauna Wild flora Biodiversity
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 April 2019.
Abstract

This Law regulates the protection against light pollution, which includes the persons liable for protection against light pollution, measures for protection against light pollution, the way of determining the maximum permitted values of illumination, restrictions and prohibition of illumination, conditions for planning, construction, maintenance and reconstruction of external lighting, measurement and monitoring methods, also aimed for environmental illumination and other issues in order to reduce the environmental pollution and harmful effects of light pollution. The purpose of this Law is to protect against light pollution caused by light emissions into the environment from artificial light sources exposed to humans, wildlife in the air and water, other natural resources, night skies and observatories, also by using energy-efficient lighting. Protection against light pollution shall ensure the protection of human health, the complete preservation of the quality of the environment, the conservation of biodiversity and landscape diversity, the preservation of ecological stability, the protection of flora and fauna, the rational use of natural resources and energy in the most favorable way for the environment, as a basic condition of public health and of foundation of the concept of sustainable development.

Full text
Croatian
Website
www.nn.hr

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law on Protection from Light Pollution.

Legislation | Croatia | 2011

Keyword: Emissions, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on enlightenment zones, permitted lighting values and methods of managing of enlightenment systems.

Legislation | Croatia | 2020

Keyword: Environmental standards, Protection of environment, Classification/declassification, Local government, Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX