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Public Health Act, 1986 (Act No.15 of 1968).

Country/Territory
Dominica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1968
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 43-63.
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to public health in Dominica and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Inspection International trade
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The powers and duties of the Minister shall extend to all matters specified in section 3 including measures to prevent diseases and the control of food for human consumption. The Minister may establish boards and committees to assist and advise him and shall appoint public health officers (sects. 6 and 7). Certain powers may be delegated to municipal authorities pursuant to secs. 8 and 9. Extensive regulation making powers of the Minister are outlined in section 9. Such Regulations shall "have the force of law" once published in the Official Gazette. (24 sections)

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Environmental Health Services Act (No. 8 of 1997).

Legislation | Dominica | 1997

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX