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“Polluter Pays "- What does the Draft Law on Environmental Responsibility Provide?

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Natia Taktakishvili
17.12.20 11:15
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In 2020, the Parliament of Georgia adopted the draft law on Environmental Responsibility in two readings, which was prepared in accordance with the Georgia-EU Association Agreement with the active participation of the Department of Environmental Supervision at the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture.

The purpose of the bill is to introduce an effective methodology for restoring the environment instead of fines for significant damage to the environment.

The regulations provided for in the Draft Law on Environmental Liability are based on the principle - "Polluter Pays" - a natural or legal person, in case of damage to the environment, is obliged to compensate the damage to the environment. The person causing the damage will be obliged to take the corrective measures himself. The main goal of the new approach is to prevent and eliminate damage to the environment.

According to the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture, the bill will provide a solid legal basis not only for large-scale companies, but also for all enterprises to take appropriate mediation measures in case of significant damage to the environment and create solid financial guarantees before carrying out activities in order to eliminate the damage in the short term.

After the approval of the package in the third reading, adequate sanctions will be established, which are essential for the prevention of environmental violations.