Environment Conservation Act

No. 73 of 1989

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This Act aims to protect the environment by establishing policy for environmental conservation to control activities, pollution, and regulations. It allows authorities to declare any area as protected, and prohibits littering and some waste management.

Applicable countrySouth Africa
Topic
Subtopic
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Original publication1 Jun 1989
Entered into force1 Jun 1989
Latest update1 Jun 1989
Available languages
English Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989