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Public Health (COVID-19 Response) (Amendment) Act No. 9 of 2020.

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Public Health Act 1935.
Subject
General
Keyword
Public health Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date appointed by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Act makes several amendments in the field of offences and penalties in the Principal Act regarding removal of any person suffering or suspected to be suffering from any infectious disease, obstructing Permanent Secretary or a medical officer of health, failure to notify about infectious diseases, and offences with respect to infectious diseases.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.gov.fj

References - Legislation

Amends

Public Health Act Cap. 111, 1936.

Legislation | Fiji | 1936

Keyword: Basic legislation, Beverages, Certification, Equipment, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Institution, Packaging/labelling, Meat, Public health, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Potable water, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX