New Bills for Stricter Penalties Against Fire Offenses
October 18, 2024
The government has submitted six bills aimed at tightening penalties for fire-related offenses as part of a legal framework modernization. The new regulations include harsher penalties, such as up to 12 years in prison and fines up to 100,000 euros for forest fires. Additionally, offenses are categorized with varying penalties based on severity. The legislation also regulates the settlement amounts for fire-related offenses.