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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