Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on civil protection (Cantonal Civil Protection Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Nidwalden Document type Legislation Date 2003 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Cultural heritage 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 2004. Abstract The present Law implements the Federal Civil Protection Act of 4 October 2002. In particular, the Law regulates the preparation and implementation of measures to: a) protect the population; b) take care of protection seekers; c) to support the cantonal and municipal emergency units; d) carry out repair work and maintenance for the benefit of the community. The text consists of 34 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Organization (II); Civil protection organizations (III); Protected buildings (IV); Financial provisions (V); Legal remedies and penalties (VI); Transitional and final provisions (VII). Full text German Website www.nw.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 Implementary Regulation relating to the Cantonal Civil Protection Law (Cantonal Civil Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2006 (2011) Keyword: Hazards, Cultural heritage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX