Wastes Act No. 79/2015.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Abstract
This Act concerns wastes management and prevention of the waste generation. The Act consists of eight Sections and lays down: (1) measures to prevent the generation of waste; (2) rights and obligations of legal persons and natural persons in the prevention of the generation of waste and the management of waste; (3) treatment of municipal waste; (4) transboundary movement of waste; (5) the competence of state administration bodies relating to waste management. For the purposes of these provisions waste is defined as movable thing or a substance that a holder discards, wants to get rid of or is in compliance with this law or special regulations obliged to get rid of it. The waste is not a substance or a movable item which is a by-product, waste which was processed for re-use and meets appropriate requirements, and waste intended for home use.
Attached files
Web site
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Date of consolidation/reprint
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 2016.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Collection of Laws No. 79 of 2015 (original version)
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Zákon o odpadoch a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov.
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach
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Implemented by