Environmental Planning and Protection Act No. 40 of 2019

Bahamas
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This law establishes a department of environmental planning and protection and includes provisions specific to the monitoring, prevention and control of pollution of natural resources, such as water and aquatic environments.

Applicable countryBahamas
Topic
Subtopics
Water quality monitoring
Water quality standards
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Effluent wastewater disposal
Original publication19 Dec 2019
Entered into force19 Dec 2019
Latest update19 Dec 2019
Available languages
English Environmental Planning and Protection Act No. 40 of 2019.
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