Decision No.1174 on on Environmental Management in Family Businesses, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Ministerial Decision provides for managing environmental impacts generated by family businesses and small-to-medium enterprises in Laos. It aims to ensure that local economic activities align with national green growth strategies and environmental protection laws.
The Decision defines the roles of government sectors in monitoring waste, emissions, and resource consumption to prevent ecological degradation, and mandates that business operators develop and implement environmental management plans tailored to their specific activities. It outlines technical requirements for waste disposal, sewage treatment, and pollution control that must be verified by district-level authorities. Furthermore, the Decision details the mandatory reporting procedures, fee structures for environmental services, and specific penalties for entities failing to mitigate their environmental footprint.
The Decision defines the roles of government sectors in monitoring waste, emissions, and resource consumption to prevent ecological degradation, and mandates that business operators develop and implement environmental management plans tailored to their specific activities. It outlines technical requirements for waste disposal, sewage treatment, and pollution control that must be verified by district-level authorities. Furthermore, the Decision details the mandatory reporting procedures, fee structures for environmental services, and specific penalties for entities failing to mitigate their environmental footprint.
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Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Implements