Law on nature protection.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Law governs the protection and conservation of nature (geosphere and biosphere unity, including natural resources, geomorphological and landscape diversity) on the territory of the Republic of Montenegro.
Nature conservation measures here prescribed are carried out in order to: provide conservation and improved biological status (genetic, species, ecosystem), geological and landscape diversity; establish and monitor the state of nature; harmonize all human activities, economic and social development plans, programs, basis and projects with sustainable use of renewable energy and rational use of all non-renewable natural assets and resources for their permanent preservation; prevent the harmful activities in nature as a consequence of technological development and performance of various related activities; restore and improve the disturbed nature and its bringing into the state of original natural balance; preserve the natural characteristics of the land, preserving the quality, quantity and availability of water, including the quality of sea water.
The Law is divided into XVII Chapters and 128 articles, including the offences and related penalties.
Nature conservation measures here prescribed are carried out in order to: provide conservation and improved biological status (genetic, species, ecosystem), geological and landscape diversity; establish and monitor the state of nature; harmonize all human activities, economic and social development plans, programs, basis and projects with sustainable use of renewable energy and rational use of all non-renewable natural assets and resources for their permanent preservation; prevent the harmful activities in nature as a consequence of technological development and performance of various related activities; restore and improve the disturbed nature and its bringing into the state of original natural balance; preserve the natural characteristics of the land, preserving the quality, quantity and availability of water, including the quality of sea water.
The Law is divided into XVII Chapters and 128 articles, including the offences and related penalties.
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Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force eight days after its publication in the "Official Gazette".
Notes
See the attached amending Law dated 23 December 2013 (from the Official Gazette 62/2013).
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Zakon o zaštiti prirode.
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