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Act on test-centre for large windmills in sterild (No. 647 of 2010).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act aims to establish a framework for the establishment and operation of a national test centre for large wind turbines, in an area near sterild and Hjardem l dune plantations in Thisted Municipality. The center will provide opportunities to test prototypes of new onshore and offshore wind turbines, with the measurement of a maximum height of 250 meters. The Ministry of Environment appoints and delegates the Danish Technology University to carry out these activities for the purpose of renewable-energy supply.
The Act consists of 9 Chapters: Purpose (1); Establishment of test centre parameters (2); Guidelines of test centre area (3); Acquisition, expropriation, lease, loss of value of the occupied area (4); Restrictions on building in relation to this protected area (5); Relationship to other laws (6); Delegation (7); Removal and suspension of test centre (8); Entry into force (9).
The Act also includes an Annex 1 with a geographic map of the area.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 October 2010.
Notes
With the implementation of this Law all pending cases on the preservation of test sites shall cease according to Chapter 6 of the Nature Conservation Act.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lov om et testcenter for store vindm ller ved sterild.