LAW N° 18/2016 OF 18/05/2016 GOVERNING THE PRESERVATION OF AIR QUALITY AND PREVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION IN RWANDA | 18/2016 OF 18/05/2016 — Rwanda law | Esheria

LAW N° 18/2016 OF 18/05/2016 GOVERNING THE PRESERVATION OF AIR QUALITY AND PREVENTION OF AIR POLLUTION IN RWANDA

This law is about preserving air quality and preventing air pollution in Rwanda.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
18/2016 OF 18/05/2016
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
Official source
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About this statute

This law is about preserving air quality and preventing air pollution in Rwanda. This article defines key terms used in the law on air pollution and environmental control. This article says the law covers measures and activities affecting air quality, but excludes pollutants from radioactive substances or devices, military operations and drills, fire fighting operations, and natural disasters. The National Authority must set air quality measurement criteria and standards, and the Minister may establish specific air quality standards. Every person must comply with the minimum air quality standards set by the national authority.