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Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

R.A. No. 8749 | 1999-06-23

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8749
 
June 23, 1999 
 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
 
CHAPTER I 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 
ARTICLE ONE BASIC AIR QUALITY POLICIES

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999."

SEC. 2. Declaration of Principles. - The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

The State...