Legislative Decree No. 16 of 1989 amending Law No. 3 of 1975 on public health. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Drainage/land reclamation Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Pollution control Waste disposal Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Legislative Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Legislative Decree amends Law No. 3 of 1975 as follows: (a) addition of article 44b concerning the ban on the discharge and drainage of waste, refuse, toxic and hazardous substances into coastal waters, and in streets, public places and the like; and (b) addition of article 77b concerning the destruction of seized food and beverages harmful and noxious to health. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Amends Law No. 3 of 1975 on public health. Legislation | Bahrain | 1975 Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Drainage/land reclamation, Environmental planning, Hazardous waste, Institution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Disinfection/disinfestation, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Harbour, Navigation, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Sewerage Source: FAO, FAOLEX