Enactment No. 62 of 1980 on the environmental protection. País/Territorio Kuwait Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1980 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Institución Planificación ambiental Investigación Educación Política/planificación Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Enactment enters into force on the date of its publication in the official gazette. Resumen The Enactment is composed of 13 articles. Article 1 deals with definitions and terms. Article 2 establishes the Council for Environmental Protection. Article 3 defines competencies of the Council which are to: propose a general policy for environmental protection; coordinate between different authorities interested in environmental protection; suggest policy for scientific research on environmental protection; study the adhesion to international and regional environmental agreemens; coordinate between the Government of Kuwait and international and regional environmental organizations; care educational programmes on environmental protection. Article 4 refers to the inspection and control. Offences and penalties are given in article 11. Texto completo Árabe