Factsheet: Law on Pollution

Law on Pollution

Key Information

Country/Region:

Full name of Instrument & Measure (English): 
Law on Pollution
Full name of Instrument & Measure (native language): 
Par piesārņojumu (ar grozījumiem līdz 06.02.2014.)
Description: 
The purpose of this Law is to prevent or reduce harm caused to human health, property or the environment due to pollution, to eliminate the consequences of harm caused.
Goal/Aim: 
Regulate prevention and control of pollution.

Type (and subtype) :

Sector/Topic targeted:

Responsible Authority: 
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development - Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija

Status:

Year Instrument & Measure Started: 
2001
Year Last Instrument & Measure was last Amended: 
2014