In 1988, was introduced a law on the protection of the quality of the night sky on the island of La Palma (Spain)
In 1997, the local parliament introduced a regulation on the protection of the night sky in the region of Veneto (Italy)
In 1998, the local parliament introduced a regulation on the protection of the night sky in the region of Valle d'Aosta (Italy)
In 2000, local parliaments have introduced regulations for the protection of the night sky in Lombardia (regional law enacted 27 March 2000), Piedmont, Tuscany and Lazio (Italy)
In 2001, the local parliament introduced a regulation on the protection of the night sky in Catalonia (Spain)
In 2002, the local parliament introduced a regulation on the protection of the night sky in the region of Marche (Italy)
On February 14th 2002 the Czech President Vaclav Havel signed the "Law on the Protection of the atmosphere", which came into force on 1st June 2002 and covers the problem of different types of air pollution, including light pollution. Light pollution is defined as "any kind of artificial light that is scattered outside the area to which it is addressed, especially if it is directed above the line of horizon." According to this law, the Czech people and organizations are obliged to "take measures to prevent the light pollution of the atmosphere." These actions are to be taken by mounting light sources that emit no light above the line of horizon. Individuals and organizations not applicable to this law shall be the subject to a fine ranging from 500 to 150,000 CZK.
In 2003, the local parliament introduced a regulation on the protection of the night sky in the region of Emilia-Romana (Italy)
In 2005, local parliaments have introduced regulations for the protection of the night sky in the Balearic Islands and Navarra (Spain)
In 2005, local parliaments have introduced regulations for the protection of the night sky in Puglia and Umbria (Italy)
In 2006, the local parliament introduced a regulation on the protection of the night sky in Cantabria (Spain)
In 2007, the local parliament introduced a regulation on the protection of the night sky in Andalusia (Spain)
On August 30th, 2007, the Republic of Slovenia adopted a Light Pollution Law. It is still the only serious light pollution law that is adopted in the territory of the whole state.
On November 15th, 2007, the Parliament of Spain introduced a law "on air quality and climate protection", applicable throughout the state, regarding the light pollution
In 2010, the local parliament introduced a regulation on the protection of the night sky in Molise (Italy)
