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Population Protection Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Financing Enforcement/compliance
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 2005.
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Act of 4 October 2002 on population protection and civil protection. In particular, the Law regulates the preparation, implementation and financing of measures necessary in special and extraordinary situations or during disasters and emergencies, as well as the organization of competent cantonal authorities. Article 2 contains the definition of terms like “special situations”, “extraordinary situations “, “emergency situation”, :disaster”, “emergency”. The text consists of 33 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Tasks and responsibilities (II); Partner organisation (III); Training and employment (IV); Special subjects (V); Financing (VI); Final provisions (VII).

Full text
German
Website
www.ar.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection de la population et sur la protection civile (LPPCi).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2002 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance relating to the Population Protection Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2004

Keyword: Hazards, Financing, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX