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Document ID (ISN)70322
CIS number 97-1763
Year 1997
Convention or series no. Act No.8 of 1997
Title Environmental Health Services Act 1997 [Commonwealth of Dominica]
Bibliographic information Offprint from the Dominica. Laws, Statutes. Act, Commonwealth of Dominica, 1997. 37p.
Abstract This Act stipulates minimum standards for private or industrial activities to ensure the maintenance of a clean, healthy and aesthetically pleasing environment. Provisions cover: establishment and functions of authorities and institutions charged with the protection of the environment and public health; obtaining a certificate of approval for any activities liable to harm the environment or public health (emission of contaminants or pollutants); special powers of the Chief Environmental Health Officer and judicial procedures; penalties for offences under the Act; and powers of the Minister of Health regarding the protection of the environment and public health. In annex: composition of the Environmental Health Board. This Act repeals Public Health Act No.15 of 1968.
Descriptors (primary) health programmes; Dominica; pollution control; environment; The Commonwealth
Descriptors (secondary) refuse; pesticides; law; penalties; contamination
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceDominica
Subject(s) Laws
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Pollution control
Workplace health promotion