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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 2017 - SECT 21

Principle of equity

    (1)     All people are entitled to live in a safe and healthy environment irrespective of their personal attributes or location.

    (2)     People should not be disproportionately affected by harm or risks of harm to human health and the environment.

    (3)     The present generation should ensure the state of the environment is maintained or enhanced for the benefit of future generations.

New s. 22 inserted by No. 39/2018 s. 7 (as amended by Nos 27/2019 ss 1230, 3/2020 ss 4244, 47/2020 s. 26).



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