Environment Protection Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002)

The Act covers the establishment, functions, and powers of the National Environment Commission, Department of Environment, and other public bodies involved in environmental administration, including pollution prevention measures, environmental impact assessment, and the issuance of standards and guidelines. The legislation also covers waste disposal, and specifically states that dumping medical waste is an offense, though little other direction of handling or disposing of hazardous waste is provided.