Act No. 40 on fire management and prevention against wildfires. País/Territorio Islandia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2015 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Bosques, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas, General Palabra clave Salud pública Protección del medio ambiente Medidas de protección forestal Incendios forestales Peligros Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Responsabilidad/indemnización Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Ártico, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Entry into force notes Repeals Law No. 61/1992 on prescribed burning and widespread fire management. Resumen The objective of the present Act is to protect the environment and people's health by preventing pollution from prescribed burning, other wildfires, and widespread fire management. Additionally, it is also the goal of the Act to ensure safety and protection of life and property. Prescribed burning is prohibited, but residents or landowners in legally designated areas where agriculture is practiced are permitted to burn their land according to a written permit from the district commissioner, provided that the purpose is justified and clear benefits for agriculture or animal husbandry are evident. Texto completo Islandés Página web www.althingi.is