The present Law lays down provisions relating to the control of air pollution. The aim of the Law is to keep the air as clean as possible. Everyone has to refrain from actions altering the natural composition of the ambient air so that the well-being of human beings and the life of animals and plants are not impaired. Owners of industrial plants are obliged to establish and run them in compliance with the present Law. The text consists of 12 articles as follows: Purpose and general requirements (1); Sphere of application (2); Air pollution control measures (3); Promotion of control of air pollution (4); Measurements (5); Duty to give information (6); Monitoring of air quality (7); Monitoring organs (8); Sphere of actions of municipalities (9); Penalties (10); Entry into force (11); Entry into force of amendments (12).
Austria · 1974-07-03