Upper Austria Environment Liability Law. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Oberösterreich Document type Legislation Date 2009 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleUpper Austria Law on environment liability with regard to prevention and remedying of environmental damage. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Liability/compensation Polluter pays principle Environmental fees/charges Environmental planning Environmental standards Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract With a view to preventing and remedying environmental damage, the present Law lays down provisions relating to environmental liability based on the “polluter pays” principle. The Law applies do damage inflicted on protected species and natural living space and on soil. The text consists of 15 articles and 4 Annexes. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at