National Environmental (Prohibition of open burning of refuse and other combustible matters inclusive of plastics) Regulations No. 1 of 2017.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Waste disposal Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Abstract

These Regulations prohibit any person from burning openly or allow or permit the open burning of refuse or other combustible matters inclusive of plastics. Any person who fails to comply shall be liable to an offence and punishable under Section 31 of the National Environmental Act, No. 47 of 1980.

Full text

English

Website

env.gov.lk

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Act 1980 (No. 47 of 1980).

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Research, Education, EIA, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX