Decree on the transport of dangerous goods by road.
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Type of law
Regulation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Decree applies to the transport of dangerous goods by road when the transport starts, takes place and ends in Finland. If the transport of dangerous goods starts, takes place or ends elsewhere than in Finland, the transport of dangerous goods by road in Finland is governed either by this Decree or by the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Dangerous goods shall be classified into the transport classes defined in article 5. The Decree further defines obligations of parties involved in transport of dangerous goods by rail, such as carrier, loader, consignee, fillers, packers, etc, provides for packing, transport and vehicle approval.
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The English version if a consolidation of Decree No. 194 of 2002 as amended last by Decree No. 283 of 2003.The Swedish version is a consolidation as amended by Act No. 250 of 21 April 2005.This Decree repeals the Decree on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road issued on 16 August 1996 (632/1996) with later amendments.
Repealed
Yes
Publication reference
Unofficial translation.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Statsrådets förordning om transport av farliga ämnen på väg.