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Public Health Act [SBC 2008] Chapter 28

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., General
Keyword
Public health Policy/planning Hazards Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures Monitoring Hazardous substances Institution Pests/diseases Pollution control Governance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act consisting of 161 articles divided in 10 Parts supports dealing with current and emerging public health issues including communicable disease prevention and control, health promotion and health protection, chronic disease and injury prevention, poisonings and bioterrorism threats. The Public Health Act provides the minister, public health officials, regional health authorities, local governments, and others with important tools such as up-to-date information gathering abilities, modern inspection and ordering abilities and measures necessary to respond to public health emergencies. It works in concert with two other key public health statutes, the Drinking Water Protection Act and Food Safety Act. The Public Health Act deals more specifically with communicable diseases and environmental health hazards that are not covered by these other Acts. Health officials may also use the Public Health Act to complement their powers under these other Acts.

Full text
English
Website
www.bclaws.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order of the Provincial Health Officer (Pursuant to Sections 30, 31, 32 and 39 (3) Public Health Act, S.B.C. 2008) Food Service Establishments and Liquor Services

Legislation | Canada | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Provincial Health Officer (Pursuant to Sections 30, 31, 32 and 39 (3) Public Health Act, S.B.C. 2008) Vending Merchandise at Markets

Legislation | Canada | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX