KKO 3184/1997
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Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding scope of lake protection law under Finnish Environmental Protection Act.
Finland (FI)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the interpretation of the scope of lake protection under the Finnish Environmental Protection Act. The appellant argued that the definition of 'lake' in the relevant section was too narrow to cover the disputed water body. The court rejected this, ruling that the statutory language clearly encompasses the area in question based on established legal principles.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedKoskiensuojelulaki 1 § 1 momentti 40 kohta; The term 'lake' in the Environmental Protection Act includes all enclosed water bodies meeting the statutory criteria, regardless of specific local topographical variations.
Keywords
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Environmental Protection Act
Lake protection scope
Statutory interpretation
Finnish water law
Supreme Court ruling
Cited Legislation
AI generatedKoskiensuojelulaki 1 § 1 momentti 40 kohta
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Full text
Kysymys Iijoen vesistön ulottuvuudesta koskiensuojelulain mukaan.
KoskiensuojeluL 1 § 1 mom 40 kohta