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The content of the website of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) is put together with care. However, errors cannot be completely ruled out. The BMUV therefore accepts no liability for the currency, correctness and completeness of the information posted on this website.

Content posted on this website containing information about legal provisions, ministry affairs or other topics is drawn up to the best of our knowledge and with great attention given to accuracy. In the event of inconsistencies, the current official version as published in the relevant official journal is the valid version. Recommendations, information and legal notices posted on the website are intended as guidance only and are not a substitute for professional legal advice.

The BMUV reserves the right to change or discontinue its website at its own discretion at any time and without notice. The BMUV has no obligation to update content posted on the website.

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