Permits and obligations, permits and notifications

Activity that may cause health hazard requires a report in accordance with the Health Protection Act.

A notification of the establishment of a campsite or a change in the operation of the site must be submitted to the respective municipal authority.

If events that cause disruption to nature, residents and recreation are organised over natural terrain, a permit for them must be applied for.

The Environment and Building Control Department must be contacted about the use of waste in excavation or other disposal of waste in the ground...

Companies that buy fish or fisheries products directly from seaside fishermen must register with the register of first-sale fish buyers.

An operator must submit a notification of the supply and use of household water in the water distribution zone.

Running non-money lotteries requires a licence from the police.

An environmental permit on the basis of the Environmental Protection Act is needed for any activity that causes a risk of environmental pollution.

A company manufacturing or importing hazardous chemicals shall submit information on the chemical to the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland grants licences and supervises. Project Authorisation Board grants animal test permits.