Disaster Prevention and Relief Act. Country/Territory Taiwan Province of China Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Institution Policy/planning Offences/penalties Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes The Act enter into force as of 19 July 2000. Abstract This Act aim to improve disaster prevention and relief system, strengthen disaster prevention and rescue functions, ensure the safety of people's lives and property. The Text consists of 52 Articles divided into 8 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Disaster Prevention and Relief Organization (II); Disaster Prevention and Relief Planning (III); Disaster Prevention (IV); Disaster Response Measures (V); Post Disaster Reconstruction (VI); Legal Liabilities (VII); Supplementary Provisions (VIII). Full text Chinese Website doie.coa.gov.tw References - Legislation Implemented by Implementing Rules of Disaster Prevention and Relief Act. Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2001 (2009) Keyword: Hazards, Institution, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX