Veneto Region Law 17/09

Through this legislation, the Veneto Region aims to: a) Reduce light and optical pollution, along with the associated energy consumption; b) Establish consistent design criteria to enhance the quality of light in road traffic safety systems; c) Safeguard scientific and popular research activities conducted by astronomical observatories from the effects of light pollution; d) Protect the natural environment, encompassing territory, the natural rhythms of animal and plant species, and ecological balances both within and outside protected natural areas, from light pollution; e) Safeguard landscape; f) Preserve the vision of the starry sky for the benefit of the regional population; g) Disseminate awareness among the public on issues related to light pollution and provide training for technicians with expertise in the field of lighting. According to this law, the starry sky is considered a natural heritage that requires preservation and enhancement.