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BOE-A-2026-17287 ·8 August 2026 ·Act High impact
Administrative

Companies and projects in Cantabria: new Environmental Control Law repealing 2006 and 2010 regulations

Cantabria's Law 9/2026 establishes a new framework for environmental control in the region, repealing the previous Law 17/2006 and Decree 19/2010 (preamble). This law modifies existing laws regarding cultural heritage (Law 11/1998) and the regional organization (Law 5/2018) to integrate new environmental impact assessment and control procedures.

In 2 key points

  1. Repeal of Law 17/2006 and Decree 19/2010 to establish a new environmental control regime (preámbulo)
  2. Amendment of Law 5/2018 and Law 11/1998 to integrate procedures (preámbulo)

How it affects those involved

For companies and project developers in Cantabria, the regulation entails a change in the regime for authorisations and environmental impact assessments by replacing the previous regulatory framework (preamble). Public administrations and sectors linked to cultural heritage must adapt their procedures to the amendments introduced to Law 11/1998 (preamble). Environmental regulatory compliance must strictly adhere to this new legal text to avoid the application of repealed legislation.

Frequently asked questions

Which environmental legislation does this new law replace in Cantabria?
It replaces Law 17/2006 of 11 December and Decree 19/2010 of 18 March.
Does this law affect cultural heritage management?
Yes, it modifies articles 46, 76.2 and 93 of Law 11/1998 of 13 October.

Lifecycle

2026-08-08PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-08-29Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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