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Introductory Law relating to population protection and civil protection legislaton.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Solothurn
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Cultural heritage Local government Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 January 2006.
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Civil Protection Act of 4 October 2002. In particular, the Law regulates the: a) execution of federal legislation on population and civil protection and protection of cultural property; b) preparation and implementation of measures to protect the population from the effects of disasters and emergencies; c) cooperation of the Canton, municipalities and partner organizations under a single management in case of necessity. The text consists of 35 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Population protection (2); Civil protection (3); Final provisions (4).

Full text
German
Website
www.so.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection de la population et sur la protection civile (LPPCi).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2002 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance on population protection and civil protection.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2011)

Keyword: Hazards, Local government, Financing, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX