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Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to create a pleasant living environment for citizens by protecting their health and preventing damage caused by air pollution through the reduction and management of the emission of fine dust and fine dust-generating substances pursuant to the Special Act on the Reduction and Management of Fine Dust.
Article 2 (Definitions)
The terms used in this Ordinance are as defined follows: <Amended on Jul. 18, 2019>
Article 3 (Responsibilities of Mayor)
(1) The Mayor shall formulate policies to protect citizens' health from air pollution generated by fine dust and shall endeavor to reduce and manage fine dust. In addition, the Mayor shall conduct education and publicity activities to enable citizens to participate in the reduction and management of fine dust emissions and shall cooperate with other local governments and neighboring countries. <Amended on Jul. 18, 2019>
Article 4 (Formulation of Implementation Plans)
(1) The Mayor shall hold a public hearing, presentation, etc. to formulate a detailed implementation plan under Article 8 of the Special Act (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan") and shall report to the Minister of Environment with regards to the formulation of and any amendments to such implementation plan.
Article 5 (Emergency Reduction Measures for High Fine Dust Concentration)
(1) Where the average concentration of ultra fine dust reaches the level requiring the implementation of emergency reduction measures for high fine dust concentration under Article 18 (1) of the Special Act, the Mayor may implement the following emergency reduction measures to reduce fine dust: Provided, That where the Minister of Environment requests that the Mayor implement emergency reduction measures on the grounds that such measures are required over a wide area of at least two Cities/Dos, the Mayor shall comply with such request: <Amended on Mar. 31, 2020>
Article 5-2 (Intensive Management Due to Seasonal Factors)
(1) The Mayor may implement the measures specified in Article 5 (1) 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 during the period from December 1 to March 31 of the following year pursuant to Article 21 (1) and (4) of the Special Act.
Article 6 (Areas Subject to Restrictions on Operation)
Areas subject to restrictions on the operation of pollution-causing motor vehicles under Articles 5 (1) 1 and 5-2 (1) mean the areas in the City excluding green transport areas. <Amended on Jul. 18, 2019; Mar. 31, 2020>
Article 7 (Motor Vehicles Subject to Restrictions on Operation)
(1) Motor vehicles subject to restrictions on operation under Articles 5 (1) 1 and 5-2 (1) shall be motor vehicles whose exhaust emission ratings are Grade V. <Amended on Mar. 31, 2020>
Article 8 (Period and Procedures for Restrictions on Operation)
(1) The time and procedures for placing restrictions on operation under Article 5 shall be governed by Article 12 of the Enforcement Decree of the Special Act on the Reduction and Management of Fine Dust (hereinafter referred to as the "Enforcement Decree"). <Amended on Mar. 31, 2020>
Article 9 (Control of Motor Vehicles Subject to Restrictions on Operation)
(1) The Mayor may install and operate an unmanned control system in order to monitor motor vehicles subject to restrictions on operation under Article 7 and may appoint public officials in charge of controlling such motor vehicles (hereinafter referred to as "officials in charge of control") to have them control vehicles violating the restrictions. <Amended on Mar. 31, 2020>
Article 10 (Imposition of Administrative Fines on Violating Motor Vehicles)
(1) The Mayor shall impose an administrative fine not exceeding 100,000 won on the owner of a motor vehicle who violates restrictions on operation under Articles 5 (1) and 5-2 (1) without good cause. <Amended on Mar. 31, 2020; Mar. 10, 2022>
Article 11 (Designation of Areas Subject to Intensive Management of Fine Dust)
(1) The Mayor may designate an area subject to intensive management under Article 22 (1) of the Special Act.
Article 12 (Protection of Vulnerable Social Groups)
(1) The Mayor shall prepare measures to protect vulnerable social groups, such as children and senior citizens, from fine dust under Article 23 of the Special Act.
Article 13 (Establishment and Operation of Fine Dust Research Institute)
(1) The Mayor may establish and operate a fine dust research institute (hereinafter referred to as the "research institute") in order to formulate the Seoul Metropolitan Government's fine dust policies, such as an analysis of the causes of the generation of fine dust and a proposal for policies.
Article 14 (Fine Dust Reduction Publicity Support) When civilians including companies or associations conduct publicity or informative projetcs for fine dust reduction, the Mayor may support a part of their expenses from within the limit of budget.
ADDENDUM <Ordinance No. 8566, Dec. 30, 2022> |