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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