The purpose of this Act is to restrict the disposal of polluting substances and solid waste in the natural environment and to obtain additional revenue for environment protection measures through the imposition of charges. "Pollution charges" are sums paid by a physical or legal person for the disposal of polluting substances for which a permit is required. No charge is paid for disposal of polluting substances: (a) for which no permit is required; (b) as a result of force majeure; (c) in accordance with a Government decision (sect. 2). A pollution permit is issued in accordance with procedures established by the Minister of Environment (sect. 3). The Minister has the right to exempt persons from the payment of charges in accordance with section 5 and 6. Charges are received into the Environmental Fund and their use shall be determined by law (sects. 8 and 9). (11 sections)
Эстония · 1993-12-15