Resources
Regulation for the Environmental Clearance of Projects
This Regulation provides for the issuance and enforcement of environmental clearances for individual projects.
Seeds Act of Bhutan, 2000
An Act to regulate import and export of Agricultural seeds, to prevent introduction of plant pests and diseases and to promote seed industry in the country aimed at enhancing rural income and livelihood.
Environmental Assessment Act, 2000
This Act provides for policies and measures to reduce potential adverse effects of strategic plans, programs, etc. which may have an impact on the environment.
Regulation on Strategic Environmental Assessment
This Regulation prescribes guidelines to be followed by governmental agencies when formulating, modifying, renewing or implementing any policy, plan or program which may have significant impacts on the environment.
National Environmental Policy Act, 2007
This Act provides for the sustainable use of natural resources, economic development and environmental conservation.The Act provides for the establishment of the National Environment Commission which shall be an independent authority and the highest decision making body on all matters relating to the environment and its management in the country.
National Environment Protection Act, 2007
This Act provides for the sustainable use of natural resources, economic development and environmental conservation.The Act provides for the establishment of the National Environment Commission which shall be an independent authority and the highest decision making body on all matters relating to the environment and its management in the country.
Tenancy Act, 2004
This Act defines rights and duties of parties involved in agreements relating to the right to the use of property in return for remuneration, and provides for arbitration between parties.
Pesticides Act of Bhutan, 2000
An Act to regulate the safe use and handling of chemicals to prevent public health and environmental hazards.
Plant Quarantine Act of Bhutan
The purpose of this Act is to prevent introduction of pests in Bhutan, to control pests already present in the country, to promote international cooperation in the field of plant protection and to provide import and export facilities. The Royal Government may issue regulations for purposes of this Act, declare infected areas, prohibit import in Bhutan of certain plants and goods, and prescribe quarantine and other pest control measures (sect. 5). Plants, plant products, goods, soil, packages, etc. listed in section 6 are considered to be subject to plant quarantine. No person shall land any plants in Bhutan except through designated entry points. Remaining provisions deal with powers of the Government, exclusion of liability for damage, and prescribe penalties.