Law of Georgia on Compensation for Damage Caused by Hazardous Substances (No. 2350-RS of 1999) País/Territorio Georgia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1999 (2017) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original 040.160.050.05.001.000.671 Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Sustancias peligrosas Emisiones Responsabilidad/indemnización Salud pública Patrimonio cultural Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Cuestiones de procedimiento Control de la contaminación Área geográphica Asia, Mar Negro, Europa Oriental, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Asia Occidental Resumen This Law provides for compensation for damage caused by hazardous substances. Its purpose is to ensure compensation for damage to human life and health, environment, sites of historic and cultural significance, and to property and economic interests as a result of environmental impacts caused by hazardous substances, irrespective of the fault of a responsible person. The requirements of this Law shall not apply to hazardous substances intended for personal use that are utilised in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the legislation of Georgia. The compensation for damage to human health and environment as a result of pollution by hazardous substances shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure provided for by the legislation of Georgia. Legal matters related to the compensation for damage caused by pollution of soil and water resulting from the use of minerals in high mountainous regions, shall be established by the Law of Georgia on Soil Protection and the legislation of Georgia. Texto completo Georgiano/Inglés Página web matsne.gov.ge