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Decree-Law No. 31/2003 on municipal, industrial and other solid waste disposal.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Decree-Law, composed of 26 articles and two Annexes, regulates the disposal and the related control procedures for the municipal, industrial and other solid waste. In particular, the Decree-Law rules on waste prevention and recovery, the disposal authorization procedures, the related sanctions and control measures. Annex I refers to landfill of waste; Annex II refers to other waste disposal operations.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force 90 days after its publication.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Boletim Oficial, No. 28, Serie I, 1 September 2003, pp. 489-493.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei n. 31/2003 de 1 de Setembro.