Document ID (ISN) | 70322 |
CIS number |
97-1763 |
Year |
1997 |
Convention or series no. |
Act No.8 of 1997
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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 Province | Dominica |
Subject(s) |
Laws
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Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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Browse category(ies) |
Pollution control Workplace health promotion
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