Ley 1259 de 2008 | Ley 1259 de 2008 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 1259 de 2008

This preamble says Law 1259 of 2008 creates the environmental citation for people who violate cleanliness, sanitation, and debris collection rules in Colombia.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1259 de 2008
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
es
Updated
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About this statute

This preamble says Law 1259 of 2008 creates the environmental citation for people who violate cleanliness, sanitation, and debris collection rules in Colombia. The law’s purpose is to create the environmental citation and use educational and economic sanctions for improper handling of solid waste and debris. This article defines key terms used in the law, including types of solid waste, recycling, separation at source, disposal sites, rubble, public space, and environment. This article lists laws, decrees, resolutions, and a citizen coexistence manual related to proper handling of trash and rubble, to be enforced through the environmental citation system. This article identifies who can be subject to the environmental fine: natural and legal persons who commit certain environmental, ecosystem, or coexistence violations, including violations linked to poor handling or disposal of solid waste or debris.

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