Rheinland-Pfalz Emission Protection Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Rheinland-Pfalz Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Noise pollution Hazardous substances Air quality/air pollution Inspection 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 Abstract The present Law applies to the operating of plants and facilities, as well as to the behaviour of persons as far as they cause harmful effects to the environment. The text consists of 16 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Basic duty (3); Protection of peace at night (4); Use and running of vehicles (5); Use of audio equipment (6); Running of signal and alarm devices (7); Use of lawn mower (8); Use of noisy working tools (9); Keeping of animals (10); Handling of hazardous substances (11); Measurement of noise (12); Penalties (13); Rules for individual cases (14); Competent authorities (15); Entry into force (16). Full text German Website www.rheinland-pfalz.de