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Act No. 40 on fire management and prevention against wildfires.

Pays/Territoire
Islande
Type du document
Législation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Environnement gén., Forêts, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes, Général
Mot clé
Santé publique Protection de l’environnement Mesures de protection des forêts Feux de forêts Risques Évaluation/gestion des risques Responsabilité/indemnisation Infractions/sanctions
Aire géographique
Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord
Entry into force notes
Repeals Law No. 61/1992 on prescribed burning and widespread fire management.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Islandais
Site web
www.althingi.is