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Petrol Lead Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Act concerning reduction of air pollution from lead compounds in motorcars.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into force one day after its promulgation.
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to limit the contents of lead compounds and other metal compounds added instead of lead in petrol to protect health. The Act applies to petrol intended for motor vehicle engines, however as far as compatible with health protection, the marketing of petrol shall not be impaired. The text consists of 10 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application of the Act (1); Restriction and prohibition of metal additives (2); Consumer protection (2a); Exceptions (3); Tax to compensate for competitive advantages in the case of exceptional approval (3a); Declaration on the quality of petrol to be imported (4); Surveillance (5); Article (6) is repealed; Administrative offences (7); Import of petrol for defence purposes (8); Berlin Clause (9); Effective date (10).

Full text
German/English
Website
www.bmj.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regional Emission Protection Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1999 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Noise pollution, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Emission Protection Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2008 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law implementing the Petrol Lead Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1973 (2005)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petrol Lead Act Implementing Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1973 (2004)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Emission Act Implementing Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1994 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX