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Law on protection of the population against emergencies (1998).

Country/Territory
Armenia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Unofficial translation.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Education
Geographical area
Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This law defines the procedures and the basic functions for the protection of the population in emergencies, as well as the rights and duties of State governance and local self-governance bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations independently from the organizational-legal type, officials and citizens. The document consists of 9 chapters that contain 23 articles. Chapter 1 (arts. 1-3) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (arts. 4-5) regards arrangements for the protection of the population against emergencies. Chapter 3 (arts. 6-11) establishes principles and ways of protection of the population against emergencies. Chapter 4 (arts. 12-17) regards authority of state governance and local self-governing bodies, enterprises, institutions and organizations concerning protection of the population against emergencies. Chapter 5 (arts. 18-19) establishes rights and duties of citizens. Chapter 6 (art. 20) regards public training. Chapter 7 (art. 21) regards rescue forces. Chapter 8 (art. 22) regards provision of material, technical and financial resources for the protection of the population against emergencies. Chapter 9 (art. 23) lays down conclusive provisions.

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