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Health Act 1956 (No. 65 of 1956).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1956 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to public health.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Water, General
Keyword
Public health Risk assessment/management Hazards Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Animal health Pests/diseases Freshwater pollution Potable water Standards Water quality standards Water rights Water supply Waterworks Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 1957.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 7 Parts and 8 Schedules, sets out the roles and responsibilities of individuals to safeguard public health, including the Minister of Health, the Director of Public Health, and designated officers for public health.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Amended by

Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 (No. 14 of 2011).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2011 (2021)

Keyword: Institution, Climate change, Governance, Indigenous peoples, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX