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Upper Austria Environment Liability Law.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Oberösterreich
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Upper 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 Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, 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

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Upper Austria Law amending the Upper Austria Environment Liability Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2011

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX