Serbia Enacts New Air Protection Law, First Major Update in Over a Decade
The Serbian National Assembly approves legislation aimed at enhancing air quality standards and regulatory compliance with EU directives.
The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia has officially passed a new Law on Air Protection, marking the first substantial revision of air quality regulations since 2009. Environment Minister Sara Pavkov indicated that the updated document aligns with European Union standards and responds to the need for improved air quality management in the country.
Minister Pavkov noted that the adoption of this legislation represents significant progress in environmental protection efforts.
The previous law, in effect for many years, prompted authorities to recognize the need for enhancements to the legal framework governing air quality.
Key revisions introduced by the new law include the professionalization of specialized measurement processes, a distinction between data and information, and increased transparency through broader public consultation and participation in the creation of short-term air quality action plans.
Of particular importance for citizens, the law expands and tightens penalties for non-compliance.
It specifies deadlines for relevant bodies to inform the public about pollutant measurement results and clarifies inspectors’ obligations and authority, thus facilitating better enforcement of the regulations, according to Pavkov.
The new law establishes a normative framework aimed at implementing air protection measures more effectively.
It also supports Serbia's international commitments in air quality and ozone layer protection.
The legislative process was noted for its transparency, having included a prolonged public discussion period that featured input from scientific and expert communities, as well as civil society.
Over 500 suggestions for improvement were submitted during the drafting phase, all of which were considered relevant and accepted.
As the newly enacted measures await action for practical implementation, the Serbian government emphasizes the importance of these changes in enhancing air quality management, highlighting it as a top priority for the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
Minister Pavkov noted that the adoption of this legislation represents significant progress in environmental protection efforts.
The previous law, in effect for many years, prompted authorities to recognize the need for enhancements to the legal framework governing air quality.
Key revisions introduced by the new law include the professionalization of specialized measurement processes, a distinction between data and information, and increased transparency through broader public consultation and participation in the creation of short-term air quality action plans.
Of particular importance for citizens, the law expands and tightens penalties for non-compliance.
It specifies deadlines for relevant bodies to inform the public about pollutant measurement results and clarifies inspectors’ obligations and authority, thus facilitating better enforcement of the regulations, according to Pavkov.
The new law establishes a normative framework aimed at implementing air protection measures more effectively.
It also supports Serbia's international commitments in air quality and ozone layer protection.
The legislative process was noted for its transparency, having included a prolonged public discussion period that featured input from scientific and expert communities, as well as civil society.
Over 500 suggestions for improvement were submitted during the drafting phase, all of which were considered relevant and accepted.
As the newly enacted measures await action for practical implementation, the Serbian government emphasizes the importance of these changes in enhancing air quality management, highlighting it as a top priority for the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
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