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Law No.11 of 2017 amending the Public Health Law.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Public health Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 5 articles amends the Puclic Helath Law of 2008 as follows (i) art.2 amends art.52 by changing the definition of a public place slightly; (ii) art.3 amends some provisions of art.57 concerning practitioners of trades and industries referred to in paragraph A of the same article; (iii) art.4 modifies article 58 concerning penalties for violators of the Law; and (iv) art.5 provides for penalties for smokers in public places and related issues.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.ammanchamber.org.jo

References - Legislation

Amends

Public Health Law No. 47 of 2008.

Legislation | Jordan | 2008

Keyword: Public health, Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Monitoring, International trade, Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Vending, Water supply, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX