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. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Sindh Epidemic Disease Act, 2014. Legislation | Pakistan | 2015 Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX