The Bulgarian government adopted an Ordinance on vehicle pollution, which will come into force on January 1, 2001. About three million car owners will have to pay BGN 80 once–off environmental tax, which will be valid regardless of ownership changes. Any car with capacity of eight people and weight of up to 3,5 tons will be subject to the tax. The introduction of the environmental tax aims to collect money for cleaning the streets from junk cars. For new cars, made in Bulgaria or imported after December 31, 2001, the full tax will be paid by manufacturers or importers. The owners of cars bought before December 31, 2001 will have to pay the fee by 2007.

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