Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Law 15/07

Name of Act
Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Law 15/07 of 18/06/07 on Urgent Measures Regarding the Containment of Light Pollution, for Energy Saving in Outdoor Lighting and for the Protection of the Environment and the Activity Carried out by Astronomical Observatories
Date of Adoption
06-18-2007
Country
EU Member
Yes
Description

This law aims to: a) Reduce light and optical pollution, along with associated energy consumption. b) Standardize design criteria to enhance the quality of light in road traffic safety systems. c) Safeguard scientific and public research activities conducted by astronomical observatories from light pollution. d) Protect the natural environment, including territory, the natural rhythms of animal and plant species, and ecological balances inside and outside protected areas from light pollution. e) Preserve the night sky for the entire population. f) Disseminate awareness of light pollution issues and train technicians in the lighting sector. The law recognizes the starry sky as a natural heritage to be conserved and enriched.