Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act

56. Protection of the ozone layer

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

56. Protection of the ozone layer

(1)The Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Authority, undertake or commission other persons to undertake national studies and give due recognition to developments in scientific knowledge relating to substances, activities and practices that deplete the ozone layer to the detriment of public health and the environment.

(2)The Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Authority, issue guidelines and institute programmes concerning the—

(a)elimination of substances that deplete the stratospheric ozone layer;

(b)controlling of activities and practices likely to lead to the degradation of the ozone layer and the stratosphere;

(c)reduction and minimisation of risks to human health created by the degradation of the ozone layer and the stratosphere; and

(d)formulate strategies, prepare and evaluate programmes for phasing out ozone depleting substances.

[Act No. 5 of 2015, s. 39.]

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