Home / Dz.U. 2004 nr 92 poz. 880
Law of April 16, 2004, on nature conservation
Ustawa z dnia 16 kwietnia 2004 r. o ochronie przyrody
Type
Law (Ustawa)
Status
act has a consolidated text (akt posiada tekst jednolity)
Announced
2004-04-16
Entry into force
2004-05-01
Texts
The consolidated text (tekst ujednolicony) is unofficial; only the signed PDFs from Dziennik Ustaw / Monitor Polski are legally authentic.
Keywords
penal provisionszoological gardensbotanical gardensnational parksenvironmental protectionpermitsplant protectionanimal protectionfeesnature protection
Related acts
Repealed Acts (3)
Acts Declared Repealed (2)
- Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 6 May 2003 on unit penalties for the removal of trees · 2004-05-01
- Regulation of the Minister of Environment of May 6, 2002, on the procedure for allocating and releasing housing to employees constituting the National Parks Service, the procedure and detailed rules for calculating, and the procedure and deadline for paying compensation for the non-use of free housing. · 2004-05-01
Implementing Regulations (1083)
- Resolution No. 16 of the Council of Ministers of February 8, 2019, on expressing consent to submit to the European Commission the document "List of changes to the boundaries of Natura 2000 areas"
- Resolution No. 155 of the Council of Ministers of December 10, 2019, on expressing consent to transmit the document "List of changes in the Natura 2000 network" to the European Commission
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of October 28, 2016, on the fees for the removal of trees and shrubs for the year 2017
- Resolution No. 213 of the Council of Ministers of November 6, 2015, on the approval of the "Programme for the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity, including the Action Plan for 2015-2020"
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of October 28, 2015, on the fees for the removal of trees and shrubs for the year 2016
- Announcement of the Minister of Environment of October 24, 2014, on the rates of fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and the rates of penalties for the destruction of greenery for the year 2015
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of 24 October 2013 on the rates of fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and the rates of penalties for the destruction of greenery for the year 2014
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of September 25, 2012, on the rates of fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and the rates of penalties for the destruction of greenery for the year 2013
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of October 13, 2011, concerning the rates of fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and the rates of penalties for the destruction of greenery for the year 2012
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of October 15, 2010, on fee rates for the removal of trees and shrubs and penalty rates for damage to greenery for 2011.
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of October 23, 2009, concerning the rates of fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and penalties for damage to greenery for 2010
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of October 14, 2008, on the fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and penalties for damage to greenery for 2009
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of October 16, 2007, on the fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and penalties for the destruction of greenery for the year 2008
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of October 12, 2006, on fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and penalties for damage to greenery for 2007
- Announcement of the Minister of Environment of October 18, 2005, on the rates of fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and penalties for the destruction of greenery for the year 2006
- Announcement of the Minister of the Environment of October 28, 2004, concerning the fees for the removal of trees and shrubs and penalties for the destruction of greenery for 2005
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of April 30, 2026, on the establishment of a protected zone for game animals in the buffer zone of the 'Ujście Warty' National Park
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of March 13, 2026, amending the regulation on granting the statute to Kampinos National Park with its seat in Izabelin
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of May 28, 2025, amending the regulation on the special habitat protection area Podebłocie (PLH140033)
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of May 28, 2025, amending the regulation on the special habitat protection area Góra Świętej Anny (PLH160002)
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of May 26, 2025, amending the regulation on the special habitat protection area Dolina Dolnego Sanu (PLH180020)
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of May 26, 2025, amending the regulation on the special habitat protection area Dorzecze Górnego Sanu (PLH180021)
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of May 26, 2025, amending the regulation on the special habitat protection area Ostoja Wełtyńska (PLH320069)
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of 26 May 2025 amending the regulation on the special habitat protection area Klify i Rafy Kamienne Orłowa (PLH220105)
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of 26 May 2025 amending the regulation on the special habitat protection area Wisłok Środkowy z Dopływami (PLH180030)
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of 26 May 2025 amending the regulation on the special habitat protection area Ostoja Borecka (PLH280016)
- Regulation of the Council of Ministers of September 23, 2025, on the Świętokrzyskie National Park
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of 14 February 2024 on the conditions for remuneration of employees of national parks and granting them other employment-related benefits
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of 14 February 2024 on positions and qualification requirements that should be met by employees employed in specific positions in National Park Services
- Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment of November 5, 2025, amending the regulation on granting the statute of the Roztocze National Park with its seat in Zwierzyniec
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Amending Acts (65)
- Law of May 18, 2005, on amending the Environmental Protection Law and certain other laws · 2005-07-28
- Law of 3 June 2005 on amending the Water Law and certain other laws · 2005-07-30
- Law of April 13, 2007 on the prevention and remediation of environmental damage · 2007-04-30
- Law of 24 August 2007 on amending certain laws in connection with the membership of the Republic of Poland in the European Union · 2007-10-10
- Law of 24 August 2007 on amending and repealing certain authorizations to issue executive acts in the field of environmental protection and water management · 2007-10-16
- Law of 25 July 2008 amending the law on special principles for the preparation and implementation of investments in public roads and amending certain other laws · 2008-09-10
- Law of 3 October 2008 on access to environmental information and its protection, public participation in environmental protection and environmental impact assessments · 2008-11-15
- Law of October 3, 2008, on amending the law on nature protection and certain other laws · 2008-11-15
- Law of December 19, 2008, on amending the Law on Freedom of Economic Activity and on amending certain other laws · 2009-03-07
- Law of 23 January 2009 on amending certain laws in connection with changes in the organization and division of tasks of public administration in the voivodeship · 2009-08-01
- Law of November 20, 2009, amending the Law - Environmental Protection Law and certain other laws · 2010-01-01
- Law of 4 March 2010 on Spatial Information Infrastructure · 2010-06-07
- Law of 21 May 2010 amending the Law on access to environmental information and its protection, public participation in environmental protection and environmental impact assessments, and certain other laws · 2010-07-20
- Law of August 27, 2009, on provisions introducing the law on public finance · 2011-01-01
- Law of December 17, 2010, amending the Forest Law and the Nature Conservation Law · 2011-03-03
- Law of 25 March 2011 amending the Penal Code and certain other laws · 2011-06-10
- Law of 18 August 2011 on safety and rescue in mountains and on organized ski resorts · 2011-12-31
- Law of August 18, 2011, on amending the Law on Nature Protection and certain other laws. · 2012-01-01
- Law of July 13, 2012 on amending the law on nature protection and certain other laws · 2012-10-01
- Law of November 9, 2012, on amending the law on safety and rescue in mountains and organized ski areas and the law on nature protection · 2013-01-29
- Law of December 7, 2012, on amending the law on nature protection and the law on vocational and social rehabilitation and employment of disabled persons · 2013-02-01
- Law of January 4, 2013, amending the Water Law and certain other laws · 2013-03-07
- Law of May 24, 2013 on direct coercion and firearms · 2013-06-05
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of July 3, 2013, case file P 49/11 · 2013-07-26
- Law of April 24, 2014, on amending the law on toll motorways and the National Road Fund and certain other laws · 2014-07-03
- Law of May 30, 2014, on amending the Water Law and certain other laws · 2014-07-12
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of July 21, 2014, case file K 36/13 · 2014-07-30
- Law of 11 July 2014 amending the Environmental Protection Law and certain other laws · 2014-09-05
- Law of December 5, 2014 on the Large Family Card · 2015-01-01
- Law of December 19, 2014 on maritime fisheries · 2015-03-04
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Amended Acts (24)
- Law of 21 August 1997 on Real Estate Management. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 21 August 1997 on Animal Protection. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 10 January 1997 amending the Hunting Law. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 24 April 1997 amending the Law on Forests and amending certain laws. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 19 March 1997 amending certain authorisations to issue executive acts. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 4 July 1996 amending the laws on agricultural tax, forests, local taxes and fees, and nature protection. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 13 October 1995 the Hunting Law. · 2004-05-01
- Law of June 20, 1992, on the rights to subsidized travel on public transport. · 2004-05-01
- Law of October 19, 1991 on the management of agricultural real estate of the State Treasury · 2004-05-01
- Law of September 28, 1991 on Forests. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 12 January 1991 on local taxes and fees. · 2004-05-01
- Law of April 18, 1985 on inland fisheries. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 27 March 2003 on Spatial Planning and Development. · 2004-05-01
- Law of November 13, 2003, on the revenues of local government units · 2004-05-01
- Law of 23 July 2003 on the protection of monuments and the care of monuments · 2004-05-01
- Law of 3 July 2002 Aviation Law. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 27 April 2001 on Environmental Protection Law. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 14 November 2001 amending the Law on revenues of local government units in the years 1999-2001 and certain other laws. · 2004-05-01
- Law of July 18, 2001, Water Law. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 6 July 2001 on the processing of criminal information · 2004-05-01
- Law of 27 July 2001 on the introduction of the Environmental Protection Law, the Waste Law, and amending certain laws. · 2004-05-01
- Law of 9 September 2000 on stamp duty. · 2004-05-01
- Law of July 24, 1998, amending certain laws defining the competences of public administration bodies - in connection with the state's structural reform. · 2004-05-01
- Law of September 4, 1997, on government administration departments. · 2004-05-01
Information on Consolidated Text (12)
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of December 5, 2025, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on nature protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of September 11, 2024, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on nature protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of May 25, 2023, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the law on nature protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of March 23, 2022, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the Act on Nature Protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of May 18, 2021, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on nature protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of November 22, 2019, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the Act on Nature Protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of July 20, 2018, concerning the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on nature protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of December 8, 2017 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the law on nature protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of December 14, 2016, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act on Nature Protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of September 21, 2015, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the law on nature protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of May 14, 2013 on the announcement of the consolidated text of the Act on Nature Protection
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of August 25, 2009 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Nature Protection Act
References (6)
- Law of March 13, 2003, on special rules for terminating employment relationships with employees for reasons not attributable to employees.
- Law of 24 August 2001 - Code of Procedure in Cases of Misdemeanours
- Law of May 21, 1999, on weapons and ammunition.
- Law of November 26, 1998, on public finance.
- Law of 7 July 1994 - Building Law.
- Law of March 21, 1991, on the Maritime Areas of the Republic of Poland and Maritime Administration.
Constitutional Tribunal Ruling (4)
Acts referring to this act
- Repealing Acts: Announcement of the Minister of Environment of July 2, 2001, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the Nature Conservation Law.
- Repealing Acts: Law of December 7, 2000 on amending the Law on Nature Protection.
- Repealing Acts: Law of 16 October 1991 on Nature Protection.
- Amending Acts: Law of 10 January 1997 amending the Hunting Law.
- Amending Acts: Law of July 18, 2001, Water Law.
- Amending Acts: Law of April 18, 1985 on inland fisheries.
- Amending Acts: Law of 27 April 2001 on Environmental Protection Law.
- Amending Acts: Law of 27 March 2003 on Spatial Planning and Development.
- Amending Acts: Law of 19 March 1997 amending certain authorisations to issue executive acts.
- Amending Acts: Law of 9 September 2000 on stamp duty.
- Amending Acts: Law of September 4, 1997, on government administration departments.
- Amending Acts: Law of 3 July 2002 Aviation Law.
- Amending Acts: Law of November 13, 2003, on the revenues of local government units
- Amending Acts: Law of 14 November 2001 amending the Law on revenues of local government units in the years 1999-2001 and certain other laws.
- Amending Acts: Law of 21 August 1997 on Real Estate Management.
- Amending Acts: Law of 13 October 1995 the Hunting Law.
- Amending Acts: Law of October 19, 1991 on the management of agricultural real estate of the State Treasury
- Amending Acts: Law of 4 July 1996 amending the laws on agricultural tax, forests, local taxes and fees, and nature protection.
- Amending Acts: Law of 6 July 2001 on the processing of criminal information
- Amending Acts: Law of 27 July 2001 on the introduction of the Environmental Protection Law, the Waste Law, and amending certain laws.
- Amending Acts: Law of June 20, 1992, on the rights to subsidized travel on public transport.
- Amending Acts: Law of 12 January 1991 on local taxes and fees.
- Amending Acts: Law of 23 July 2003 on the protection of monuments and the care of monuments
- Amending Acts: Law of 24 April 1997 amending the Law on Forests and amending certain laws.
- Amending Acts: Law of 21 August 1997 on Animal Protection.
- Amending Acts: Law of July 24, 1998, amending certain laws defining the competences of public administration bodies - in connection with the state's structural reform.
- Amending Acts: Law of September 28, 1991 on Forests.
- Amended Acts: Law of June 11, 2026, on the metropolitan union in the Pomeranian Voivodeship
- Amended Acts: Law of May 15, 2026, on amending the Law on Nature Protection and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 9 October 2025 amending the Act on the Protection of Monuments and the Care of Monuments and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of February 27, 2026, on amending the law on public finance and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of May 21, 2025, amending the Act on Nature Protection
- Amended Acts: Law of 27 November 2024 on amending the Environmental Protection Law and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of June 28, 2024, on amending the law on public finance and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 4 November 2022 on the Central Animal Asylum
- Amended Acts: Law of 13 July 2023 amending the Law on access to environmental information and its protection, public participation in environmental protection and environmental impact assessments, and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of July 7, 2023, on amending the Law on spatial planning and development and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of October 7, 2022, on amending certain laws to simplify administrative procedures for citizens and entrepreneurs
- Amended Acts: Law of July 22, 2022, amending certain laws to counteract environmental crime
- Amended Acts: Law of 17 November 2021 amending the Law on Forests and the Law on Nature Protection
- Amended Acts: Law of August 11, 2021, on alien species
- Amended Acts: Law of July 15, 2020, on amending the law on the principles of development policy and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of February 13, 2020, on amending the Building Law and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 30 August 2019 on amending the law on supporting the development of telecommunications services and networks and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 19 July 2019 on ensuring accessibility for persons with special needs
- Amended Acts: Law of November 9, 2018, on amending certain laws to introduce simplifications for entrepreneurs in tax and economic law
- Amended Acts: Law of 9 November 2018 amending the Law on Maritime Fisheries and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 6 March 2018 - Provisions introducing the Law - Entrepreneurs' Law and other laws concerning economic activity
- Amended Acts: Law of November 24, 2017, on the amendment of the law on the protection of monuments and the care of monuments and the law on nature protection
- Amended Acts: Law of July 20, 2017 – Water Law