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Law on population protection.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Luzern
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
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 2008.
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Population and Civil Protection Act of 4 October 2002. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to the correct and efficient implementation of the afore-mentioned Federal Act in the Canton Luzern. The Law regulates the protection of the population in case of disasters, emergencies and armed conflicts. Moreover, it establishes the responsibilities of municipalities and Canton and defines the guidance and cooperation with partner organizations. The text consists of 19 articles divided into 5Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Responsibilities and alert (II); Property and procedural law (III); Penalties (IV); Final provisions (V).

Full text
German
Website
www.lu.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