Decree No. 01-397 / p-rm laying down the procedures for the management of atmospheric pollutants

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This decree sets the methods for managing pollutants in the atmosphere. The management of pollutants in the atmosphere is understood here as a way of 1) prevention and reduction of concentrations of pollutants in the atmosphere at a level which would not disturb its quality, 2) fight against the harmful effects of pollutants in the atmosphere on the environment and on human and animal health, and 3) monitoring and control of pollutants in the atmosphere. Art. 26 states that it is forbidden to operate a motor vehicle emitting into the atmosphere concentrations of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and heavy metals not meeting the standards in force.