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Public Health Law No. 54 of 2002 (Temporary Law).

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Hazardous waste Inspection Institution Pollution control Protection of habitats Waste disposal Freshwater pollution Inland waters Internal trade Potable water Sewerage Water quality standards Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consists of 15 Chapters divided into 69 articles. Chapter I deals with duties, competencies and responsibilities of the Ministry of Public Health. Chapter II provides for practicing medicine and the sanitary professions. Chapter III pertains to hospitals and private clinics. Chapter IV relates to mental hygiene and addiction. Chapter V addresses contagious diseases. Chapter VI provides for vaccination and inoculation. Chapter VII concerns withm medicines. Chapter VIII refers to Potable water. Chapter IX deals with chemical substances. Chapter X provides for unfavourable sanitary conditions. Chapter XI provides for sewerage water and treatment. Chapter XII pertains to craftsmen, handicrafts and peddlers. Chapter XIII deals with burial of deads. Chapter XIV contains penalties and offences. Chapter XV contains general provisions.

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