Introductory Law implementing the Federal Environment Protection Act (Cantonal Environment Protection Law).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The present Law implements the Federal Environment Protection Act of 7 October 1983. In particular, the present Law regulates the allocation of tasks between the local and cantonal authorities. The text consists of 61 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protection against emission (II); Hazardous substances (III); Waste disposal (IV); Soil pollution (V); Environmental disasters (VI); Jurisdiction (VII); Penalties (VIII); Final provisions (IX).
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Web site
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 September 2002.
Notes
The present Law is consolidated as of 16 June 2010.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Einführungsgesetz zum Bundesgesetz über den Umweltschutz (Kantonales Umweltschutzgesetz, KUSG).
Implements