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Law on subsidy for natural disasters.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Uri
Document type
Legislation
Date
1964 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Hazards Subsidy/incentive
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 1965.
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to subsidies in case of natural disasters. According to article 1, if inhabitants of the Canton sustain a damage resulting from natural disasters - such as inondations, avalanches, earthquake, landslides, storm, and lightning – they are entitled to obtain a subsidy from the Canton. The text consists of 20 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: Conditions for the subsidy (I); Assessment of the subsidy (II); Legal provisions (III); Payment of the subsidy (IV); Proceedings (V); Administration of the Aid Fund (VI); Final provisions (VII).

Full text
German
Website
www.ur.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation on calculation of cantonal subsidy for natural disasters.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2007)

Keyword: Hazards, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX