Burgenland Environment Ombudsman Law.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The present Act establishes the office of an ombudsman for the protection of the environment. In particular, its purpose is to maintain and improve the conditions of the environment as basis for humans, animals and plants; to conserve the biological variety of nature, as well as that of cultural heritage. The functions of the commissioner are as follows: Participation in administrative procedures; right to take action in order to eliminate malfunctioning; Access to and transmission of documents; Unhindered inspection of land and appurtenances; Assessment of drafts of Acts and Ordinances; Reporting to the local government and the public. The text consists of 11 articles.
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Web site
Long title of text
Law on the environment ombudsman for Burgenland.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force 1 July 2002.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Landesgesetzblatt für das Burgenland, Text No. 78, 17 July 2002, pp. 327-331.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Gesetz vom 18. April 2002 über die Burgenländische Landesumweltanwaltschaft (Bgld. L-UAG).