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Law No. 88/2019 establishing the reduction of the impact caused by cigarette butts, cigars or other type of cigarettes on the environment.

País/Territorio
Portugal
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2019
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Fuente original
Diário da República, I Série, No. 168.
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Desechos y sustancias peligrosas
Palabra clave
Residuos Eliminación de desechos Gestión de desechos Prevención de residuos Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Infracciones/sanciones Subvención/incentivo
Área geográphica
Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Meridional
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Resumen

This Law establishes measures for the proper disposal, collection and treatment of tobacco product residues and for raising awareness and informing the population with a view to reducing the impact of these residues on the environment. For the purposes of this law, cigarette butts, cigars or other cigarettes containing tobacco products are treated as municipal solid waste. The disposal in public space of these residues containing tobacco products is prohibited. The Government, within 180 days from the date of entry into force of this Law, creates an incentive system, within the scope of the Environmental Fund, for establishments to fulfill of the obligation to make ashtrays and related equipment available for the disposal of the above mentioned tobacco product waste. Offences and penalties for illegal activities are specified in the text.

Texto completo
Portugués
Página web
dre.pt