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Sindh Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Act, 2020.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Sindh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Offences/penalties Public health
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Sindh Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Act, 2020 amends the Sindh Epidemic Diseases Act, 2014, with immediate effect. The amendment introduces changes to Section 3, Sub-section (3), adding "Assistant Commissioner" after "Deputy Commissioner" as an authorized officer, and modifies the penalty provision, prescribing fines up to one million rupees or attachment of property for contravening or disobeying the regulations. The amendment also repeals the Sindh Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Sindh Epidemic Disease Act, 2014.

Legislation | Pakistan | 2015

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX