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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.

Pays/Territoire
Portugal
Type du document
Législation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Source d'origine
Diário da República, I Série, No. 168.
Sujet
Environnement gén., Déchets et substances dangereuses
Mot clé
Résidus Élimination de déchets Gestion des déchets Prévention des déchets Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Infractions/sanctions Subvention/incitation
Aire géographique
Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Sud
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Portugais
Site web
dre.pt