Law on population protection (Population Protection Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Glarus Document type Legislation Date 2012 (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 September 2013. Abstract The present 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 26 articles divided into 10 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Responsibility (2); Management (3); Partner organizations (4); Specific duties and responsibilities (5); Obligations of population (6); Costs, compensation, liability (7); Administration of justice (8); Penalties (9); Transitional and final provisions (10). Full text French Website www.gl.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance relating to the Law on population protection (Population Protection Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2013 Keyword: Hazards, Cultural heritage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX