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Environmental Health Services Act (Cap. 232).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 2850-2873.
Long title
An Act to promote the conservation and maintenance of the environment in the interest of health, for proper sanitation in matters of food and drinks and generally for the provision and control of services, activities and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Framework law Institution Pollution control Waste management Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Water supply Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for promoting and protecting public health and for the conservation and maintenance of the environment. The Act consists of 32 sections divided into 8 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); Prohibitions (III); Regulations (IV) Entry on premises (V); Offences and penalties (VII) General provisions and procedure (VII); Miscellaneous (VIII).

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Environmental Health Services (Collection and Disposal of Waste) Regulations, 2004 (Cap. 232).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Health (Fees for Services) Regulations, 1989 (Cap. 232).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1989

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Pesticides, Water charges, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Animal Health and Production Act, 2016 (No. 7 of 2016).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2016

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Slaughtering, Basic legislation, Animal production, Animal welfare, Biosecurity, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Quarantine, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Safety and Quality Act 2016 (No. 5 of 2016).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2016

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Registration, Authorization/permit, Codex Alimentarius, HACCP, Traceability/product tracing, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Certification, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation)(Amendment) Act, 2020 (N.21 of 2020).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2020

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX