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Disasters Management Act, 2003 (No. 2 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for a system for the anticipation, co-ordination and control of disastrous situations and matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen.
Keyword
Policy/planning Hazards Institution Special fund Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to disaster preparedness and management in Zanzibar. It establishes the Disaster Co-ordination Commission, a National Committee and regional committees for disaster relief, and the National Disaster Relief Fund and provides with respect to declaration of disaster areas and the National Plan for co-ordination and disaster prevention.

Full text
English
Website
www.agc.go.tz

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Zanzibar Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, 2015 (Act No.1 of 2015).

Legislation | Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania) | 2015

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazards, Institution, Capacity building, Management/conservation, Environmental planning, Local government, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Special fund, Sustainable development, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX