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Law on precautionary measures in view of a disruption in the economic supply in case of disasters and acts of war (Emergency Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Glarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (1987)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Public health Financing Procedural matters Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Act on economic supply, disaster and acts of war. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to emergency situations, such as disasters and acts of war. In this connexion, article 4 establishes that in case of supply disruptions or serious shortage, disasters or acts of war the Executive Council adopts precautionary instructions and takes all necessary steps, in particular as far as the organization is concerned. The text consists of 13 articles.

Full text
French
Website
www.gl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection des biens culturels en cas de conflit armé, de catastrophe ou de situation d’urgence (LPBC).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2014 (2016)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX