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Public Health (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. 13 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Public Health Act 1992.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Sewerage
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Public Health Act by repealing Part VI, as amended. Part VI concerns the collection and disposal of waste. Notwithstanding the repeal, all: arrangements made for the collection, transport and disposal of wastes under section 91, arrangements for the cleaning and efficient functioning of latrines, cesspits and other receptacles for sewage under section 92 and other specified arrangements shall continue to have full force and effect in the waste management service areas designated under section 4(2) of the Waste Management Act 2005 until varied or revoked by the Minister of Health.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Public Health Act 1992.

Legislation | Tonga | 1993 (2005)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Transport/storage, Inspection, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Institution, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX