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Law No. 8 of 1974 on public hygiene.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Transport/storage Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Waste management Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 10 articles. Article 1 prohibits to throw, discharge or leave the following material in roads, streets, coasts, lands, both public or private: (a) wastes and refuses; and, (b) all materials or animals which can obstruct the traffic or can infringe public health requirements. Article 2 decrees to keep domestic wastes and refuses in recipients which follow and respect requirements and standards defined by the Municipality Council. Article 3 provides for transportation means for wastes and refuses (solid, liquid, etc.). Article 5 entrusts the police and Municipality Officers to control and inspect on the aforementioned activities. Articles 6 and 7 contain offences and penalties. Article 9 entrusts the Minister of Municipality Affairs to issue regulations and resolutions necessary for the implementation of this Law.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.mmaa.gov.qa

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No. 5 of 1981 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 8 of 1974 on public hygiene.

Legislation | Qatar | 1981

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste domestic sources, Waste disposal, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX