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Noxious and Dangerous Substances (Control) Act (Cap. 40:09).

País/Territorio
Dominica
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1982 (1991)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Fuente original
Laws of Dominica, 6 pp.
Título completo
An Act to provide for the control of noxious and dangerous substances, for the licensing and storage of such substances and for purposes connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Materia
Desechos y sustancias peligrosas
Palabra clave
Control de la contaminación Eliminación de desechos Sustancias peligrosas Transporte/depósito Cumplimiento/aplicación Infracciones/sanciones Legislación básica Gestión de desechos
Área geográphica
Americas, Caribe, América Latina y el Caribe, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo
Resumen

This Act introduces the requirement of a licence for the having in possession or storage of noxious or dangerous substances (as defined). The Act also requires the Minister to appoint a Noxious and Dangerous Substances Inspector who shall issue licences and shall regulate and control the acquisition, purchase, sale, dealing in, use and storage of noxious or dangerous substances in accordance with this Act and Regulations made thereunder so as to minimize the danger of accidental damage or injury to the public or to any persons handling, storing or using such substances. Substances shall not be stored in any place where they are likely to endanger life or property.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.dominica.gov.dm