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Law No. 18/2008 regarding Rubbish Management.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Law provides for the effective and efficient management of rubbish in order to improve the quality of the environment as well as to promote rubbish as a resource.
Rubbish shall include domestic rubbish, non-domestic rubbish and rubbish containing dangerous and toxic materials or waste.
The Law further provides for: tasks of the government and regional governments in managing rubbish; rubbish management business licences; rubbish reduction, treatment and specific rubbish management; financing and compensation; public participation in the management of rubbish; prohibited acts concerning rubbish; administrative sanctions; settlement of disputes; penalties; etc.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 7 May 2008.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Business News Nos. 7729-7730, 29 October 2008, pp. 7A-21A.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No